By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man
Satan is an astute theologian.
God orders what we cannot do, that we may know what we ought to ask him.
We are nowhere forbidden to laugh.
When God designs to forgive us he changes our hearts and turns us to obedience by His Spirit.
For there is no one so great or mighty that he can avoid the misery that will rise up against him when he resists and strives against God.