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“But we ever find, that even those who have not been deficient in their zeal for piety, nor in reverence and sobriety in handling the mysteries of God, have by no means agreed among themselves on every point; for God hath never favored his servants with so great a benefit, that they were all endued…” quote by John Calvin
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““But we ever find, that even those who have not been deficient in their zeal for piety, nor in reverence and sobriety in handling the mysteries of God, have by no means agreed among themselves on every point; for God hath never favored his servants with so great a benefit, that they were all endued with a full and perfect knowledge in every thing; and, no doubt, for this end — that he might first keep them humble; and secondly, render them disposed to cultivate brotherly intercourse.””

John Calvin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human knowledge is limited; humility and brotherly love are essential for true understanding.

In simple terms: Humility and fellowship aid spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and community.

Themes

humility knowledge brotherly love faith

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • academic study
  • personal reflection
  • group fellowship

Key Concepts

theology human limitation community

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility shape your perception of truth?
  • What role does brotherly love play in faith communities?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of individual insight.

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