Dying Quote by John Owen
“He who finds not opposition from sin, and who sets not himself in every particular to its mortification, is at peace with it, not dying to it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Doctrine of the Church, 1659
Advocates acceptance of sin without excessive self-punishment, finding peace rather than self-destruction
In simple terms: Accept sin without self-hatred for inner peace
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility without self-flagellation
Themes
theology
spirituality
ethics
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- confessional contexts
Key Concepts
sin
mortification
peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance acceptance with repentance?
- What practices foster constructive self‑discipline?
A Different Perspective
Risk of complacency toward wrongdoing
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