We can have no power from Christ unless we live in a persuasion that we have none of our own.
John OwenWhen sin lets us alone we may let sin alone; but as sin is never less quiet than when it seems to be most quiet, and its waters are for the most part deep when they are still, so ought our contrivances against it to be vigorous at all times and in all conditions, even where there is least suspicion.
John OwenWe need to attend diligently to the state of our soul, and to deal fervently and effectively with God about it.
John OwenThen are we servants of God, then are we the disciples of Christ, when we do what is commanded us and because it is commanded us.
John Owen