Holy spirit Quote by John Owen
““The Holy Spirit is promised of God to be given to us, to do this work (of mortification). The taking away of the stony heart, that is, the stubborn, proud, rebellious, unbelieving heart, is, in general, the work of mortification that we treat of.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Mortification of the Heart, 1650s
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to transform stubborn, prideful hearts into humble, obedient ones through spiritual discipline.
In simple terms: God helps change hard hearts to gentle ones.
Key Takeaway
Seek the Spirit’s work in personal growth.
Themes
spiritual growth
humility
transformation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
mortification
divine assistance
heart change
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride hinder spiritual change?
- What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective
The process can be slow and resisted.
