Born to Sin

People it seems will always try and find an excuse for everything. They will blame their social status, the environment, oppression of the rich etc., etc., etc. Those that that have been around me for any length of time know one of my adages is “The maximum effective range of an excuse is zero meters.” The … More Born to Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 19th, 2019 Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued  4. Summary Unto these heads, then, I refer the mortification aimed at—the mortification, that is, of any one perplexing distemper, whereby the general depravity and corruption of our nature attempts to exert itself. First, the foundation of mortification is the weakening of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 19th, 2019  Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued  3. Success against Sin Frequent success against any lust is another part and evidence of mortification. By “success” I do not mean a mere disappointment of sin, so that it is not brought forth nor accomplished, but a victory over it and pursuit … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Some “Christians” have fallen prey to the misconception that we must all be passive sheep in all we do. Nothing could be farther from the truth especially when fighting our own spiritual warfare battles. – Mike by John Owen – February 17th, 2019  Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued  c. Attack daily The height of this … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin