267 Quotes by John Owen

Let a soul exercise itself to a communion with Christ in the good things of the gospel – pardon of sin, fruits of holiness, hope of glory, peace with God, joy in the Holy Ghost, dominion over sin – and he shall have a mighty preservative against all temptations.

The vigour, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.

The first and principal duty of a pastor is to feed the flock by diligent preaching of the word.

Temptation gains power by persistent solicitations that beget thoughts that make evil less serious.

Let not that man think he makes any progress in holiness who walks not over the bellies of his lusts. He who doth not kill sin in this way takes no steps toward his journey’s end.

If I have observed anything by experience, it is this: a man may take the measure of his growth and decay in grace according to his thoughts and meditations upon the person of Christ, and the glory of Christ’s Kingdom, and of His love.

Selfishness is the making a man’s self his own centre, the beginning and end of all he doeth.

We do not have the ability in ourselves to accomplish the least of God’s tasks. This is a law of grace. When we recognize it is impossible for us to perform a duty in our own strength, we will discover the secret of its accomplishment. But alas, this is a secret we often fail to discover.

Mortification is the soul’s vigorous opposition to self, wherein sincerity is most evident.