This is a book from a bygone age that is bang up\u2013to-date. The puritan writer, John Owen, deals with the subject of how to avoid being worldly and instead be spiritually-minded.<\/p>\n
This book was originally published in 1681, but this is an abridged and simplified version with modern day illustrations, direct language, and simple sentence structure. It was written as a series of meditations on Romans 8:6 during a time of illness when Owen became alarmed at the subtle power the world exercised over his mind.<\/p>\n
The author shows a pastor\u2019s touch as he challenges us to examine our deepest motives and desires. He defines spiritual-mindedness, gives us the evidence of spiritual-mindedness, and then outlines how to cultivate heavenly thoughts and meditate on them.<\/p>\n
As you read this book you will find your own thought life put under the microscope. You will find yourself asking: \u201cWhat do I spend most of my time thinking about?\u201d and \u201cHow real is my faith?\u201d<\/p>\n
Worldliness is a great problem in today\u2019s society, and few Christians are untouched by it. Therefore this is a book which will benefit anyone who reads it. A classic.<\/p>\n
This review was first published on GoodBookReviews.org.uk. The site has been closed as of March 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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