To say that we are able by our own efforts to think good thoughts or give God spiritual obedience before we are spiritually regenerate is to overthrow the gospel and the faith of the universal church in all ages.
John OwenIf we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them.
John OwenSelfishness is the making a man's self his own centre, the beginning and end of all he doeth.
John OwenThere is not a day but sin foils or is foiled, prevails or is prevailed upon. It will always be so while we live in this world. Sin will not spare for one day. There is no safety but in a constant warfare for those who desire deliverance from sin's perplexing rebellion.
John Owen