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.
John OwenA true saving knowledge of sin is to be had only in the Lord Christ: in him may we see the desert of our iniquities.
John OwenLet no man pretend to fear sin that does not fear temptation also! These two are too closely united to be separated. He does not truly hate the fruit who delights in the root.
John OwenWe must not be concerned only with that which troubles us, but with all that troubles God.
John Owen