There is no tribunal so magnificent, no throne so stately, no show of triumph so distinguished, no chariot so elevated, as is the gibbet on which Christ hath subdued death and the devil.
— John Calvin (1509–1564)
Effects of Pride
The most effective poison to lead men to ruin is to boast in themselves, in their own wisdom and will power.
— John Calvin (1509-1564)
Adoption
We can only begin an upright course of life when God, of his good pleasure, adopts us into his family.
— John Calvin (1509-1564)
Blessings
However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.
— John Calvin
Jesus Christ
I gave up all for Christ — and what have I found? Everything in Christ!
— John Calvin
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