If this fear [of the Lord] is not experienced in the study of the Word, it will not display itself in any other facet of life. ~John Owen

Faith gives us justification before God, access unto him, and acceptance with him; and therewithal gives joy and rejoicing unto the soul. ~John Owen

It is also our duty to "grow in grace" (2 Peter 3:18), to be "perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (2 Cor. 7:1) by "renewing the inward man day by day" (2 Cor. 4:16). We cannot do this without daily mortifying sin. Sin sets its strength against every act of holiness and against every step of faith. Thus in spite of the mortification exhibited in the Cross of Christ. For each and every sin, we must apply its efficacy by our daily mortification of the flesh.The Holy Spirit is the only sufficient means for the work of mortification. All other ways are futile without Him. Vows, fastings, and other efforts of spiritual discipline means little if the Holy Spirit is not present. - John Owen Triumph Over Temptation

Fill your affections with the cross of Christ that there may be no room for sin. - John Owen

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

He who finds no fault in himself needs a second opinion. -Suzy Evans