Owen: the burden of sin

Sunday, June 3, 2012
    Trinity Sunday
    Feast of Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, Teacher, 1910
    Commemoration of Martyrs of Uganda, 1886 & 1978
Meditation:
Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit,
    and wickedness as with cart ropes...
    —Isaiah 5:18 (NIV)
Quotation:
    I do not understand how a man can be a sincere believer unto whom sin is not the greatest burden and sorrow.
    ... John Owen (1616-1683), I.4 in The Grace and Duty of being Spiritually Minded [1681], in Works of John Owen, v. VII, London: Johnson & Hunter, 1852, p. 333 (see the book)
Quiet time reflection:
    Lord, I cast my burden upon You. CQOD    Blog    email    RSS
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