Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.3/10
A bracing, sanctifying work that trains us to take sin seriously and cling to Christ.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 176 pages
- Type
- —
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.3 / 10
- Strength
- Unusually strong help for understanding and mortifying remaining sin.
- Limitation
- The density asks for patient reading, and it can feel heavy for those wanting a lighter devotional.
We come to Owen expecting seriousness, and we find it. He teaches us to face remaining sin with honesty, vigilance, and dependence on Christ.
This is not light reading, but it is deeply strengthening for those who want to grow in holiness without self deception.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We are helped because Owen refuses to treat sin as a minor inconvenience. He shows how indwelling sin works, how it entangles affections and habits, and how it resists the life of faith.
We also learn how to fight without sliding into either despair or self righteousness. Owen presses us to take sin seriously, while keeping the believer’s hope anchored in Christ and the Spirit’s work.
For pastors, this gives weight to preaching and counselling. We gain categories for shepherding those who are weary of their own failures, and those who have learned to make peace with sin.
Closing Recommendation
We strongly recommend this to pastors and serious readers who want a deeper, more honest pursuit of holiness.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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