Affection Quote by John Calvin
“First of all, Scripture draws our attention to this, that if we want ease and tranquility in our lives, we should resign ourselves and all that we have to the will of God, and at the same time we should surrender our affections to him as our Conqueror and Overlord.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
True peace comes from surrendering control to divine will and loving God as supreme ruler.
In simple terms: Peace follows surrender to God's will.
Key Takeaway
Trust and submit to divine guidance.
Themes
faith
trust
peace
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
divine sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender affect daily choices?
- What does trusting God look like in practice?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for control can conflict with surrender.
