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Decays in Spiritual Affections With the Causes and Danger of Them
In Chapter 17 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen addresses the severe danger of spiritual decay—a spiritual condition worse than mere slow growth, where a believer's initial love, vigor, and affection for heavenly things gradually wane over time. Owen carefully distinguishes between perceived decays (caused by temporary seasons of severe temptation or natural changes in emotional expression due to aging) and genuine spiritual decline, warning that true backsliding provokes Christ's displeasure, grieves the Holy Spirit, destroys spiritual assurance, and often exposes…
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