Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life

Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life

Richard Baxter was a prominent English Puritan church leader and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his strong beliefs in the importance of personal piety and the need for individuals to actively combat sin in their lives. One of his most famous quotes is, “Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life.”