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“Without a sincere and diligent effort in every area of obedience, there will be no sucessful mortification of any one besetting sin.”

Quote by John Owen

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John Owen

John Owen (1616-1683) was a prominent English theologian, writer, and pastor. His works have had a profound impact on Christian theology, particularly in the areas of predestination and moral theology. more

“In the homes of many Western Christians, hours are sometimes spent listening to worldly music. In our homes loud music can also be heard, but it is only to cover the talk about the gospel and the underground work so that neighbors may not overhear it and inform the secret police. How underground Christians rejoice on those rare occasions when they meet a serious Christian from the West!”

Source: Tortured for Christ: 50th Anniversary Edition

“Testimonies are wonderful. But, so often our lives don't fit our testimonies.”

Sin Our Lives Wonderful Fit Compromise Testimony

Author:Leonard Ravenhill

“Does the world satisfy thee? Then thou hast thy reward & portion in this life; make much of it, for thou shalt know no other joy”

Knows World Doe Joy Sin Rewards Compromise Thee This Life Portions

Book:Morning and Evening

Source: Morning and Evening

“Oh, how precious is time! And how guilty it makes me feel when I think I have trifled away and misimproved it, or neglected to fill up each part of it with duty to the utmost of my ability and capacity”

Thinking Feels Sin Ability Duty Capacity Guilty Compromise Neglected

Book:The Works of President Edwards;: Narrative of conversions. Life and diary of the Rev. David Brainerd. Mr. Brainerd's journal. Mr. Brainerd's remains

Source: The Works of President Edwards;: Narrative of conversions. Life and diary of the Rev. David Brainerd. Mr. Brainerd's journal. Mr. Brainerd's remains

“Every moment of your lives you are exerting a tremendous influence, that will tell on the immortal interests of souls around you. Are you asleep, while your conduct is exerting such an influence?”

Soul Moments Interest Sin Influence Compromise Immortal

Author:Charles Grandison Finney

“You will always know whether you are delivered from the guilt of sin by answering this question: Am I delivered from the love of sin?”

Knows Sin Guilt Compromise

Book:The Complete Works of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume 37

Source: The Complete Works of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume 37

“Anything that effects our decisions besides that of the Glory of God and His Will Alone is an idol. Why are people so free to do as they please and make decisions off of pleasures, feelings or emotion? It is because they have not been taken captive by the Lord Jesus Christ and He alone does not rule in that life, there are rivals on the throne.”