In a way, the futile excuses many people use to cover their superstitions are demolished. They think it is enough to have some sort of religious fervor, however ridiculous, not realizing that true religion must be according to God's will as the perfect measure; that He can never deny Himself and is no mere spirit form to be changed around according to individual preference.
John CalvinHypocrisy can plunge the mind of a man into a dark abyss, when he believes his own self-flattery instead of God's verdict.
John CalvinA 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.
John CalvinNo Task will be so sordid and base, provided you obey your calling in it, that it will not shine and be reckoned very precious in God's sight.
John CalvinThe only skills I have the patience to learn are those that have no real application in life.
John Calvin