The excellence of the Church does not consist in multitude but in purity.
JOHN CALVINPrayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.
More John Calvin Quotes
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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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Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.
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If God does nothing random, there must always be something to learn.
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We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too.
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It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.
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For what is idolatry if not this: to worship the gifts in place of the Giver himself?
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Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.
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Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.
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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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While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.
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Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they properly understand how much they are indebted to His mercy.
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When God designs to forgive us he changes our hearts and turns us to obedience by His Spirit.
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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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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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The surest source of destruction to men is to obey themselves.
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