Faith Quote by John Calvin
![“For the Word of God is not received by faith if it flits about in the top of the brain, but when it takes root in the depth of the heart . . . the heart's distrust is greater than the mind's blindness. It is harder for the heart to be furnished with assurance [of God's love] than for the mind to…” quote by John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af6/john-calvin-490_faith_for-the-word-of-god-is-not-received-by-f_3189026.jpg)
““For the Word of God is not received by faith if it flits about in the top of the brain, but when it takes root in the depth of the heart . . . the heart's distrust is greater than the mind's blindness. It is harder for the heart to be furnished with assurance [of God's love] than for the mind to be endowed with thought.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Word of God and the Heart" by John Calvin, 1559
Spiritual truth must be internalized in the heart, not just intellectually understood; the heart’s resistance can be stronger than the mind’s ignorance.
In simple terms: Faith works when it lives in the heart, not just the mind.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate heartfelt belief, not mere intellectual assent.
Themes
faith
heart
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- preaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
internalization
trust
heart‑mind dichotomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture belief in your heart?
- What obstacles does the heart face in trusting?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual understanding alone may not lead to true conviction.
