"To mortify sin in our lives, we must first load our conscience with the guilt of it." from the teachings of English theologian John Owens. (Thanks, Dr. Da!) And I add, only then can we truly appreciate grace.
That doesn't sit well with the touchy-feely self-actualization mantras we hear today, now does it??
Here's a song for you...sung beautifully in our church today (Thanks, Lance!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faspqlLGYUQ
I thought it was the Holy Spirit who loads our conscience with guilt...(John 14)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, yes. I think the point was that we should "quench not the spirit" but let Him do His work; let Him load us with the guilt so that we realize how much we need a Savior. My fault; poor terminology. Thanks for clarifying!
ReplyDeleteNo problem. My place of trying to not quench the Spirit is in the area of giving up my "stuff". I never dreamed I was a hoarder of "stuff" until I have come to the place where I have to give it up so the Lord can use me the way He wants...it is so hard to let go of my precious things that have so many memories...Jane
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