If we do not abide in prayer, we will abide in temptation.
Interpretation
Prayer helps us resist temptation and stay morally strong.
This quote by John Owen emphasizes the importance of prayer as a means to strengthen one's resolve against temptation. It suggests that without a dedicated practice of prayer, individuals may find themselves more susceptible to moral failures and negative influences in their lives.
In practice
In a motivational speech on overcoming challenges, one might say, 'If we do not abide in prayer, we will abide in temptation.'
Because he is; that is, because he is an infinitely glorious, good, wise, holy, powerful, righteous, self-subsisting , self-sufficient , and all-sufficient being; the fountain and author of all being and good; the first cause, last end, and sovereign Lord of all; therefore, he is to be worshipped: therefore, are we to admire, adore, and love him; to praise, to trust and to fear him.
If I have observed anything by experience, it is this: a man may take the measure of his growth and decay in grace according to his thoughts and meditations upon the person of Christ, and the glory of Christ's Kingdom, and of His love.
Mortification is the soul's vigorous opposition to self, wherein sincerity is most evident.
The growth of trees and plants takes place so slowly that it is not easily seen. Daily we notice little change. But, in course of time, we see that a great change has taken place. So it is with grace. Sanctification is a progressive, lifelong work (Prov 4:18). It is an amazing work of God's grace and it is a work to be prayed for (Rom 8:27).
Free will is "corrupted nature's deformed darling, the Pallas or beloved self-conception of darkened minds"
A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days; and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace and consolation.
I haven't any allegiance, any responsibilities, any hatreds, any worries, any prejudices, any passion. I'm neither for nor against. I'm a neutral.
If you see Allah, Mighty and Magnificent, holding back this world from you, frequently trying you with adversity and tribulation, know that you hold a great status with Him. Know that He is dealing with you as He does with His Awliyaβ and chosen elite, and is watching over you.
Men have called me mad; but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence.
The Same organizing forces that have shaped nature in all her forms are also responsible for the structure of our minds.
As so often happens in philosophy, clever people accept a false general principle on a priori grounds and then devote endless labour and ingenuity to explaining away plain facts which obviously conflict with it.
Boredom is always counter-revolutionary. Always.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.