--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Any peace, rest and quiet we have is from…" description: "\"“Any peace, rest and quiet we have is from this alone. Who would be safe if wicked men had power to perform all the sin they conceive? We are indebted ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d22/john-owen-1415_peace_any-peace-rest-and-quiet-we-have-is-from_353372.png" --- # Any peace, rest and quiet we have is from this alone. Who… ![“Any peace, rest and quiet we have is from this alone. Who would be safe if wicked men had power to perform all the sin they conceive? We are indebted to providence for the preservation of our lives, our families, and everything we hold dear. May we not say at times, with the psalmist, 'My soul is…” quote by John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d22/john-owen-1415_peace_any-peace-rest-and-quiet-we-have-is-from_353372.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d22/john-owen-1415_peace_any-peace-rest-and-quiet-we-have-is-from_353372.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d22/john-owen-1415_peace_any-peace-rest-and-quiet-we-have-is-from_353372.png) > ““Any peace, rest and quiet we have is from this alone. Who would be safe if wicked men had power to perform all the sin they conceive? We are indebted to providence for the preservation of our lives, our families, and everything we hold dear. May we not say at times, with the psalmist, 'My soul is among lions(psa.57:4)?How could we live if God did not deal with them (psa. 58:60)? Some he cuts off and destroys, some he deprives of power, some he robs he diverts in other ways. We must, with the psalmist, praise the Lord for his countless wise providences (psa.104:24). In the Lords right ways, the just are made to walk, but the transgressors fall (Hos. 14:9). Indwelling Sin in Believers (pg118)”” [John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-owen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We owe our safety and peace to divine providence protecting us from the wicked’s schemes. **In simple terms:** God protects us from evil. Key Takeaway Trust divine protection. Themes faith providence justice Mood reverent hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - environmental protection - business ethics - personal safety - community resilience Key Concepts theodicy divine protection human frailty Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize providence in daily life? - What responsibilities do we have to protect others? 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