The indulgence of one sin opens the door to further sins. The indulgence of one sin diverts the soul from the use of those means by which all other sins should be resisted.
John OwenFor to pretend that men may live habitually sinful lives without any attempt by the Spirit to mortify sin in them, nor with any desire for repentance, is to deny the Christian religion.
John OwenWe must not be concerned only with that which troubles us, but with all that troubles God.
John OwenOnly what God has commanded in His word should be regarded as binding; in all else there may be liberty of actions.
John Owen