Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols Quotes

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We are not to reflect on the wickedness of men but to look to the image of God in them, an image which, covering and obliterating their faults, an image which, by its beauty and dignity, should allure us to love and embrace them.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

We are not to look to what men in themselves deserve but to attend to the image of God which exists in all and to which we owe all honor and love.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

The cross of Christ only triumphs in the breast of believers over the devil and the flesh, sin and sinners, when their eyes are directed to the power of His Resurrection.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

I was always exceedingly delighted with that saying of Chrysostom, "The foundation of our philosophy is humility"; and yet more pleased with that of Augustine: "As the orator, when asked, What is the first precept in eloquence? answered, Delivery: Wh...

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

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...

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

The Must be worthless by our estimation or keep us enslaved by an intemperate love of it.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

When the same qualities which we admire in ourselves are seen in others, even though they be superior, maliciously lower and carp at them.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

For the Word of God is not received by faith if it flits about in the top of the brain, but when it takes root in the depth of the heart . . . the heart's distrust is greater than the mind's blindness. It is harder for the heart to be furnished with ...

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

There is no inconsistency when God raises up those who have fallen prostrate.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

We are enjoined whenever we behold the gifts of God in others so to reverence and respect the gifts as also to honor those in whom they reside.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

Prayers will never reach God unless they are founded on free mercy.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

He who neglects to pray alone and in private, however assiduously he frequents public meetings, there gives his prayers to the wind.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

He regards it as the highest insult for the wicked to boast of His covenant while profaning His sacred Name by their whole lives.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

Men in prayer give greater license to their unlawful desires than if they were telling jocular tales among their equals.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

He who has learned to look to God in everything he does is at the same time diverted from all vain thoughts.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

Our true wisdom is to embrace with meek docility, and without reservation, whatever the holy scriptures have delivered.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols