When we realize a constant enemy of the soul abides within us, what diligence and watchfulness we should have! How woeful is the sloth and negligence then of so many who live blind and asleep to this reality of sin. There is an exceeding efficacy nad power in the indwelling sin of believers, for it constantly inclines itself towards evil. We need to be awake, then, if our hearts would know the ways of God. Our enemy is not only upon us, as it was with Samson, but it is also in us.
John OwenThe least grace is a better security for heaven than the greatest gifts or privileges whatsoever.
John OwenI do not understand how a man can be a true believer, in whom sin is not the greatest burden, sorrow and trouble.
John OwenWe can have no power from Christ unless we live in a persuasion that we have none of our own.
John Owen