Adopted Quote by John Calvin
“We have been adopted as sons by the Lord with this one condition; that our life expresses Christ, the bond of our adoption. Accordingly, unless we give and devote ourselves to righteousness, we not only revolt from our Creator with wicked perfidy, but we also abjure our Savior Himself.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Living as God's adopted children requires expressing Christ through righteousness; otherwise we betray both Creator and Savior.
In simple terms: Adoption demands righteous living.
Key Takeaway
Live righteously to honor adoption.
Themes
faith
adoption
righteousness
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church community
- personal devotion
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily conduct reflect your spiritual adoption?
- What steps can you take to align actions with Christ?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting righteousness can erode faith and relationship with God.
