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

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 17th, 2019   Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued  b. Know the enemy To labor to be acquainted with the ways, wiles, methods, advantages, and occasions of sin’s success is the beginning of this warfare. This is the way men deal with enemies. They inquire about their counsels and designs, ponder their … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 14th, 2019 Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued 2). Some lusts more discernible     Some lusts are far more sensible and discernible in their violent actings than others. Paul puts a difference between uncleanness(51) and all other sins: “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – February 11th, 2019 http://www.ChapelLibrary.org •  chapel@mountzion.org Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” Continued       5. Not to Conquer Sin Occasionally b. When in some affliction     In a time of some judgment, calamity, or pressing affliction, the heart is taken up with thoughts and contrivances of flying from the present … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin