The first part of a good work is the will, the second is vigorous effort in the doing of it. God is the author of both. It is, therefore, robbery from God to arrogate anything to ourselves, either in the will or the act.
JOHN CALVINWhere God’s Spirit does not reign, there is no humility, and men ever swell with inward pride.
More John Calvin Quotes
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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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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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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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Satan is an astute theologian.
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Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success.
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A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.
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We may rest assured that God would never have suffered any infants to be slain except those who were already damned and predestined for eternal death.
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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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Humility is the beginning of true intelligence.
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We cannot rely on God’s promises without obeying his commandments.
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We must make the invisible kingdom visible in our midst.
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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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We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God’s benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall overcome all sorrow.
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When the Bible speaks, God speaks.
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We should never insult others on account of their faults, for it is our duty to show charity and respect to everyone.
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