Believer Quote by John Owen
“The vigour, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh...The choicest believers, who are assuredly freed from the condemning power of sin, ought yet to make it their business all their days to mortify the indwelling power of sin...Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it whilst you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you.”
About This Quote
Spiritual discipline requires continual effort to suppress sinful impulses, emphasizing daily vigilance to avoid being overcome by sin.
In simple terms: Constant effort needed to resist sin.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily self‑control.
Themes
spirituality
self‑discipline
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- personal reflection
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
ethical practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one maintain daily vigilance?
- What supports help sustain spiritual discipline?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can hinder consistency.
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