All other ways of mortification are vain, all helps leave us helpless;…

John Owen
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All other ways of mortification are vain, all helps leave us helpless; it must be done by the Spirit. ✨ John Owen, Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor Overcoming Temptation and Sin, Lulu.com
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There is no broader way to apostasy than to reject God's sovereignty in all things concerning the revelation of himself and our obedience. ✨ John Owen (1852). The Works ..., p.158
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All other ways of mortification are vain, all helps leave us helpless; it must be done by the Spirit. ✨ John Owen, Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor Overcoming Temptation and Sin, Lulu.com

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