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God works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.

John Calvin

The excellence of the Church does not consist in multitude but in purity.
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Excellence Live Purity Religious
There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice.
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Inspirational Joy Man Nature Spiritual World
The one condition for spiritual progress is that we remain sincere and humble.
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Humble Progress Sincere Spiritual
Whenever the Lord holds us in suspense, and delays his aid, he is not therefore asleep, but, on the contrary, regulates all His works in such a manner that he does nothing but at the proper time.
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God Himself Sleep Time Work
Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance.
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Chance Destiny Fate Human Suffering
No man is excluded from calling upon God, the gate of salvation is set open unto all men: neither is there any other thing which keepeth us back from entering in, save only our own unbelief.
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Belief God Man Ourselves
While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.
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God Happiness Men Seek
We cannot rely on God’s promises without obeying his commandments.
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God Promise Religious Rule
Holiness is not a merit by which we can attain communion with God, but a gift of Christ, which enables us to cling to him, and to follow him.
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Gift God Himself Religious
But those who wish to prove to unbelievers that Scripture is the Word of God are acting foolishly, for only by faith can this be known.
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Act Believe Book Faith Fools God Religious Word
God works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.
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Action Election God Spirit Word Work
Sometimes it seems things go by too quickly. We are so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take the time to enjoy where we are.
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Busy Enjoyment Present Quick Time
Whatever a person may be like, we must still love them because we love God.
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Appearance God Human Love Person
Where God’s Spirit does not reign, there is no humility, and men ever swell with inward pride.
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God Humility Men Pride Spirit
Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.
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Destroy Powerful Save
The grace of God has no charms for men till the Holy Spirit gives them a taste for it.
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Chance God Grace Men Spirit Taste

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