Able Quote by John Calvin
“For as the aged, or those whose sight is defective, when any book, however fair, is set before them, though they perceive that there is something written, are scarcely able to make out two consecutive words, but, when aided by glasses, begin to read distinctly, so Scripture, gathering together the impressions of Deity, which, till then, lay confused in our minds, dissipates the darkness, and shows us the true God clearly.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 2, Chapter 14, 1536
Spiritual insight is clouded without divine help, but God's revelation clears confusion like glasses sharpen vision.
In simple terms: God's truth clears mental confusion.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance for clarity.
Themes
faith
revelation
clarity
spiritual perception
Mood
reflective
hopeful
inspirational
Type
aphilosophical
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- Bible study
- spiritual counseling
- learning with visual impairment
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine revelation change your understanding of reality?
- What ' you do when your own perception feels limited?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot fully illuminate truth without divine aid.
