Business Quote by John Owen
“Faith is the leading grace in all our spiritual warfare and conflict; but all along, while we live, it hath faithful company that adheres to it and helps it. Love works, and hope works, and all other graces - self-denial, readiness to the cross - they all work and help faith. Yet when we come to die, faith is left alone. Now, try what faith will do. Not to be surprised with any thing is the substance of human wisdom; not to be surprised with death is a great part of the substance of our spiritual wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Nature of Faith", 1650s
Faith is the foundation of spiritual struggle, supported by love, hope, and other virtues, yet it stands alone at death, urging reliance on divine wisdom.
In simple terms: Faith guides spiritual battles, aided by virtues, but faces death alone.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and hope to strengthen faith.
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
virtues
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical decision‑making
- end‑of‑life reflection
Key Concepts
theology
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues sustain your faith?
- How do you confront death without fear?
A Different Perspective
Faith may falter without community support.
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