Bears Quote by John Calvin
“Let us be peaceable as near as we can: let us relent of our own right: let us not strive for these worldly goods, honour and reputation: let us bear all wrongs and outrages, rather than be moved to any debate through our own fault. But in the meanwhile, let us fight for God's truth with tooth and nail.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin, 1536
Peace requires humility, forgiveness, and fighting for truth despite personal flaws.
In simple terms: Be humble, forgive, yet defend truth.
Key Takeaway
Balance humility with steadfast truth‑seeking.
Themes
humility
forgiveness
truth
conflict
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal disputes
- public debates
- social justice
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
social harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you compromise for peace?
- How to protect truth without alienating others?
A Different Perspective
Rigid truth‑seeking can breed intolerance.
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