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, rebelliuos, unbelieving heart, is, in general, the workd of mortification that we treat of.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Mortification of Sin, John Owen, 1650s
Spiritual transformation involves God’s Holy Spirit removing stubborn, proud, and unbelieving attitudes from believers.
In simple terms: The Holy Spirit changes hard hearts.
Key Takeaway
Seek the Spirit’s work in humility.
Themes
spiritual growth
humility
transformation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
mortification
sanctification
divine assistance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize a hardened heart?
- What steps help invite the Spirit’s work?
A Different Perspective
The process may be slow and require persistent effort.
