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 CalvinGod does not bestow his spirit on his people in order to set aside the use of his word, but rather to render it fruitful.
John CalvinThose who fall away have never been thoroughly imbued with the knowledge of Christ but only had a slight and passing taste of it.
John CalvinFaith and hope...are the wings by which our souls, rising above the world, are lifted up to God.
John Calvin