Courses Quote by John Owen
“A river continually fed by a living fountain may as soon end its streams before it come to the ocean, as a stop be put to the course and progress of grace before it issue in glory.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Grace of God, 17th century
Grace must be continually nurtured; otherwise it ends before reaching its ultimate fulfillment.
In simple terms: Grace needs ongoing care.
Key Takeaway
Nurture your spiritual life.
Themes
grace
faith
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- study of scripture
- community fellowship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Theology
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices keep your faith alive?
- How do you recognize when grace is waning?
A Different Perspective
Grace can be fragile and easily lost.
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