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“The choicest believers, who are assuredly freed from the condemning power of sin, ought yet to make it their business all their days to mortify the indwelling power of sin.” quote by John Owen
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“The choicest believers, who are assuredly freed from the condemning power of sin, ought yet to make it their business all their days to mortify the indwelling power of sin.”

John Owen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Believers, though freed from sin's condemnation, must continuously work to suppress its inner influence.

In simple terms: Even freed believers must keep fighting sin.

Key Takeaway

Persistently resist inner sin.

Themes

spiritual discipline sanctification self-control

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological practical

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • personal accountability
  • spiritual mentorship
  • ethical decision-making

Key Concepts

theology inner conflict moral struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize subtle sin in daily life?
  • What practices keep you spiritually vigilant?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often reverts, making constant vigilance necessary.

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