“Indeed is it not the case that in this matter of sanctification our tendency is always to start with ourselves, instead of starting with God? I have got this sin that is worrying me and always getting me down, this sin that defeats me, and my tendency is to say, 'What can be done about this sin, this problem of mine. How can I get rid of this thing? How can I get peace?' I start with myself and my problem, and as certainly as I do that when I am considering this doctrine of sanctification, I am sure, in some shape or form, to end by regarding God as merely an agency who is there to help me solve my problems. And this is a totally unscriptural approach to the almighty ever blessed God.”
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Martyn Lloyd-Jones, born on December 20, 1899, and died on March 1, 1981, was a prominent British evangelical minister, theologian, and author of the 20th century. Known for his profound theological insights and exceptional preaching skills, he had a significant impact on the development of evangelical theology. more
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