Aspire Quote by John Calvin
“How can it be said that the weakness of the human will is aided so as to enable it to aspire effectually to the choice of good, when the fact is, that it must be wholly transformed and renewed?”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book III, Chapter 13, 1536
Human will is weak and needs divine aid to choose good; it must be completely transformed and renewed by grace.
In simple terms: The will is weak, needs God's help, and must be fully changed.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine transformation for true moral choice.
Themes
grace
will
transformation
morality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal moral decisions
- spiritual counseling
- ethical leadership
- life changes
Key Concepts
theology
free will
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize the need for transformation?
- What role does personal effort play after renewal?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve true moral renewal without divine intervention.
