Absent Quote by John Calvin
“Augustine does not disagree with this when he teaches that it is a faculty of the reason and the will to choose good with the assistance of grace; evil, when grace is absent.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Reason and will can choose good with grace; without grace, evil arises.
In simple terms: Grace enables good choices; without it, evil.
Key Takeaway
Seek grace to guide moral decisions.
Themes
they
grace
free will
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical counseling
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
Theology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on grace affect personal responsibility?
- Can moral choices be made without divine aid?
A Different Perspective
Grace may not be universally accessible.
