--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not to be daily mortifying sin, is to sin…" description: "\"Not to be daily mortifying sin, is to sin against the goodness, kindness, wisdom, grace, and love of God, who hath furnished us with a principle of doi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9b/john-owen-1415_and-love_not-to-be-daily-mortifying-sin-is-to-sin_443546.png" --- # Not to be daily mortifying sin, is to sin against the… ![“Not to be daily mortifying sin, is to sin against the goodness, kindness, wisdom, grace, and love of God, who hath furnished us with a principle of doing it.” quote by John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9b/john-owen-1415_and-love_not-to-be-daily-mortifying-sin-is-to-sin_443546.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9b/john-owen-1415_and-love_not-to-be-daily-mortifying-sin-is-to-sin_443546.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9b/john-owen-1415_and-love_not-to-be-daily-mortifying-sin-is-to-sin_443546.png) > “Not to be daily mortifying sin, is to sin against the goodness, kindness, wisdom, grace, and love of God, who hath furnished us with a principle of doing it.” [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. Sin is not merely a daily flaw but a betrayal of divine virtues bestowed upon us. **In simple terms:** Sin betrays God’s gifts. Key Takeaway Align actions with divine kindness, wisdom, and love. Themes theology morality spirituality Mood solemn reflective Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - daily temptations - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts religious doctrine personal ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you embody divine virtues daily? - What practical steps prevent sin against goodness? 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