The Daily Dose #0055

Sin is never idle. It constantly seeks to take root in your life, slowly pulling you away from God’s purpose. That’s why Owen warns you to be active in rooting out sin before it destroys you. You can’t afford to be passive—God calls you to engage in the battle against sin every day.

Today, take a hard look at your life. Are there areas where sin has been allowed to grow unchecked? Ask God for the strength and the resolve to uproot those habits, thoughts, or attitudes. Only through His power can you overcome sin and walk in the freedom He has for you.

"For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live."
— Romans 8:13

Brief Biographical Summary

John Owen was born in 1616 and died in 1683. He was an influential Puritan theologian, writer, and preacher in England. Fun fact: Owen was a chaplain to Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and later served as vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford.

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