Calvinism Quote by John Calvin
““We should consider that the brightness of the Divine countenance, which even an apostle declares to be inaccessible, (1Ti 6: 16) is a kind of labyrinth — a labyrinth to us inextricable, if the Word do not serve us as a thread to guide our path; and that it is better to limp in the way, than run with the greatest swiftness out of it.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Treatise on the Divine, 1555
Divine perfection is beyond human grasp, so we must rely on Scripture as a guide, accepting humble progress over reckless haste.
In simple terms: God’s nature is unknowable; use the Bible as a compass.
Key Takeaway
Follow Scripture modestly.
Themes
theology
humility
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- biblical study
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
divine mystery
spiritual guidance
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust your own understanding over sacred texts?
- How does humility shape spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on personal insight can lead astray.
![“[They] pervert the course of nature [by saying] the sun does not move and that it is the earth that revolves and that it turns. [John Calvin illustrating his opposition to heliocentrism in a sermon due to the Bible's support of geocentrism]” quote by John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1bb/john-calvin-490_astronomy_they-pervert-the-course-of-nature-by-say_1966464.jpg)
![“What I am trying to argue here [Save Calvinism] and in other works before this one is that the Reformed tradition as I have characterized it is much broader and richer than many of us today imagine. It is not just about "Five Points," and it was never just about [John ] Calvin's thought.” quote by Oliver D. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cb/oliver-d-crisp-12863_arguing_what-i-am-trying-to-argue-here-save-calv_134263.jpg)
