A Work Beyond our Ability

"For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of any portion of Scripture without invocation of God, to be taught and instructed by His Spirit, is a high provocation of him; nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who thus proudly engages in a work so much beyond his ability." - John Owen

Cited in The Word Became Fresh:How to Preach from Old Testament Narrative Texts by Dale Ralph Davis