Personal thoughts about life, the universe and everything from a Gospel Worldview perspective...
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Spiritual lethargy, apathy, stupidity ... and glory of Jesus
"Do any of us find decays of grace prevailing in us; deadness, coldness, lukewarmness, a kind of spiritual stupidity and senselessness coming upon us? Do we find an unreadiness unto the exercise of grace in its proper season and the vigorous acting of it in duties of communion with God? And would we have our souls recovered from these dangerous diseases? Let us assure ourselves there is no better way for our healing and deliverance, yea no other way but this alone, namely, the obtaining a fresh view of the glory of Christ by faith, and a steady abiding therein. Constant contemplation of Christ and his glory putting forth its transforming power unto revival of all grace, is the only relief in this case." John Owen HT: OFI
"God hath been faithful in doing great things for you; be faithful in this one, do your utmost for the preaching of the gospel in Ireland ...the land mourneth, and the people perish for want of knowledge." John Owen, addressing the House of Commons, February 1650
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