Books Quote by John Calvin
“For until men recognize that they owe everything to God, that they are nourished by His fatherly care, that He is the Author of their every good, that they should seek nothing beyond Him - they will never yield Him willing service. Nay, unless they establish their complete happiness in Him, they will never give themselves truly and sincerely to Him.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Human fulfillment depends on recognizing God's providence and seeking all good from Him, not from worldly sources.
In simple terms: God is source of true happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine purpose over material desires.
Themes
faith
dependence
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship
- ethical decisions
- life purpose
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does reliance on God mean today?
- How to balance faith and personal effort?
A Different Perspective
Human autonomy may feel limited.
