Assured Quote by John Knox
“... the general consent of all that sect is that God (by his foreknowledge, counsel, and wisdom) has no assured election, neither yet any certain reprobation, but that every man may elect or reprobate himself by his own free will, which he has (say they) to do good or evil ... [All these things are] forged by their own brains, and polished by the finest of their wits, when yet in very deed they are but the rotten heresies of ... Pelagius, long ago confuted by Augustine ...”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Reformation Sermons, John Knox, 1560
Free will allows each person to choose good or evil, not predetermined by divine election.
In simple terms: We choose our moral path, not fate.
Key Takeaway
Exercise personal responsibility for moral choices.
Themes
free will
theology
human agency
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual reflection
- church doctrine
Key Concepts
predestination
moral autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your choices are truly free?
- How does belief in predestination affect morality?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can distort perceived freedom.
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