“In every disastrous event, God declares his wisdom, his holiness, his power and his greatness (Mic 6:9). We say we are bound for heaven, immortality, and glory. But do we really desire these things if our thoughts are wholly taken up with the trifles of this world, with only occasional thoughts of heaven? (Matt 6:31, 33-45). All our worldly worries mainly revolve around three things: food, drink, and clothes. About these things Christ forbids us to take thought. He does not forbid us ever to think about these things, but that we should not allow our minds to be wholly taken up with them. Worry and anxiety about these things shows lack of faith in our heavenly Father's care and in the providence of God...”
John Owen
from Spiritual Mindedness
Showing posts with label Trials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trials. Show all posts
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Thursday, 21 October 2010
The small degree of our faith
"Untried, untempted faith, is uncertain and unsifted faith. And, oh, how imperfectly are we aware of the small degree of our faith until God tests it, and tests it, perhaps, as by fire."
Saturday, 16 October 2010
The World is Passing Away
"There will be an end to every earthly kingdom. You are surprised that the world is losing its grip and full of pressing tribulations. Do not hold on to the old man, the world; do not refuse to regain your youth in Christ who says to you: 'The world is passing away, the world is short of breath. Do not fear, thy youth shall be renewed as an eagle."Augustine
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