Easier Quote by John Owen
“It is the Spirit alone that can mortify sin; he is promised to do it, and all other means without him are empty and vain. How shall he, then, mortify sin that has not the Spirit? A man may easier see without eyes, speak without a tongue, than truly mortify one sin without the Spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Mortification of Sin, 1650s
Only the Holy Spirit can truly overcome sin; human effort alone is futile without divine aid.
In simple terms: Spirit needed to defeat sin.
Key Takeaway
Rely on the Spirit for moral victory.
Themes
spirituality
sin
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
divine agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one discern the Spirit’s work in moral struggle?
- What practices nurture dependence on the Spirit?
