Children Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““Christians work—they work to kill sin and they work to live in the Spirit. They have rest in the gospel, but never rest in their battle against the flesh and the devil. The child of God has two great marks about him: he is known for his inner warfare and his inner peace.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Spiritual Life” by Kevin DeYoung, 2015
Christians are called to a continual inner battle against sin, seeking peace through the Spirit while recognizing that true rest comes from the gospel, not from the struggle itself.
In simple terms: Christians fight sin, find peace in the gospel.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spiritual discipline, trust gospel peace.
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
inner peace
discipline
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- daily devotion
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
spiritual warfare
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance spiritual vigilance with rest?
- What practices keep inner warfare healthy?
A Different Perspective
Even with gospel rest, the fight can become obsessive, leading to burnout.
