Good Quote by John Calvin
“...nothing good can proceed from our will until it be formed again, and that after it is formed again in so far as it is good, it is of God, and not of us.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Human will must be renewed by divine grace to produce good actions.
In simple terms: Will needs God's renewal to be good.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance for moral choices.
Themes
grace
will
divine
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical leadership
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
free will
reformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discern when our will is truly renewed?
- What practices help align will with divine purpose?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot guarantee goodness.
