by John Owen – March 3rd, 2019 Chapter 8 RULES FOR MORTIFICATION Sincerity and Diligence (Continued) 2. Reasons for Failure when Focusing on Only One Sin 1. An invalid underlying principle This kind of endeavor for mortification proceeds from a corrupt principle, ground, and foundation; so that it will never proceed to a good … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – March 2nd, 2019 Chapter 8 RULES FOR MORTIFICATION B. Sincerity and Diligence The second rule for the mortification of sin that I shall propose is this: 1. Without sincerity and diligence in a universal obedience, there is no mortification of any one perplexing lust to be obtained. The first rule … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – March 1st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 4. To Preachers Let me add this to them who are preachers of the Word or intend that employment through the good hand of God. It is their duty to plead with men about their sins, to lay load on particular … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 28th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2. Work of Faith It is the peculiar work of faith. Now, if there be a work to be done that will be affected by only one instrument, it is the greatest madness for any who do not have that instrument … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 27th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). False confidence This duty is a thing good in itself (in its proper place), a duty evidencing sincerity, bringing home peace to the conscience. Therefore, a man finding himself really engaged in it—his mind and heart set against this or that … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 26th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued b. Evils upon unbelievers who attempt mortification Yea, there are various hopeless evils attending an endeavor to perform this duty in convinced persons who are not believers. 1). Distracted from seeking Christ When an unbeliever focuses on mortifying sin, his mind … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 25th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 4). The Scriptures When the Jews, upon the conviction of their sin, were cut to the heart and cried out, “What shall we do?” (Act 2:37), what does Peter direct them to do? Does he bid them go and mortify their … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 24th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 3). Human efforts fail Many men that are vexed with and for sin—by the arrows of Christ for conviction, by the preaching of the Word, or by some affliction having been made sharp in their hearts—do vigorously set themselves against this … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 23rd, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). The Spirit required It is true: it is, it will be, required of every person who hears the Law or gospel preached, that he mortify sin. It is his duty, but it is not his immediate (59) duty; it … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 22st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued The general rules and principles without which no sin will be ever mortified are as follows: 1. Believe A. Belief required for mortification 1). The first rule A. Unless a man be a believer, one that is truly engrafted into Christ, … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
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