Answers Quote by John Calvin
“The whole life of Christians ought to be an exercise of piety, since they are called to sanctification. It is the office of the law to remind them of their duty and thereby to excite them to the pursuit of holiness and integrity. But when their consciences are solicitous how God may be propitiated, what answer they shall make, and on what they shall rest their confidence, if called to his tribunal, there must then be no consideration of the requisitions of the law, but Christ alone must be proposed for righteousness, who exceeds all the perfection of the law.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1559
Christians should pursue holiness, relying on Christ rather than law for righteousness.
In simple terms: Holiness comes from Christ, not law.
Key Takeaway
Seek sanctification through faith.
Themes
faith
holiness
law
grace
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal devotion
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Sanctification
theology of law
Christocentric righteousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does righteousness mean to you?
- How can law support spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Legalism can distract from grace.
