Affection Quote by John Owen
“Sin also carries on its war by entangling the affections and drawing them into an alliance against the mind. Grace may be enthroned in the mind, but if sin controls the affections, it has seized a fort from which it will continually assault the soul. Hence, as we shall see, mortification is chiefly directed to take place upon the affections.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Mortification of Sin, 1650
Sin attacks by corrupting emotions, turning them against rational thought, so spiritual discipline must target the heart.
In simple terms: Sin corrupts feelings, so we must train the heart.
Key Takeaway
Control emotions to protect the mind.
Themes
spiritual warfare
discipline
heart
mind
sin
mortification
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- addiction recovery
- relationship counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when emotions betray reason?
- What practices help guard the heart?
A Different Perspective
Sin can also manifest through external pressures, making inner change difficult.
