John Calvin

Theologian, Reformer French 1509 – 1564

Protestant reformer; founded Calvinism; shaped Reformed churches.

368 quotes

"God has commanded us to love him with all our heart and our neighbor as ourselves."
Love
"Justice must be tempered with mercy."
Justice
"Perseverance is the companion of virtue."
Perseverance
"Where love rules, there is no will to power."
Love
"Patience is the ornament of the brave."
Patience
"In all our dealings, let us look to God's will."
Faith
"The heart must be totally renewed."
Change
"God's Word is not bound."
Truth
"The work we are given to do is the work we are called to do."
Work
"Sorrow and suffering are the marks of the Christian life."
Courage
"We should not resist the authorities that God has ordained."
Politics
"The beauty of the church is the beauty of holiness."
Beauty
"Men are never satisfied unless they are exalted."
Philosophy
"Every truth is found ultimately in God."
Truth
"Good thoughts, even if they are not acted upon, are themselves praiseworthy."
"The flesh wars against the spirit."
Courage
"God works through human means to accomplish his purposes."
Faith
"The wise man sees God's hand in all things."
Wisdom
"Sloth is the refuge of weakness."
Perseverance
"The fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom."
Wisdom
"We must always be watchful against the devil's schemes."
Courage
"Truth is mighty and will prevail."
Truth
"God is more intimate to us than we are to ourselves."
Faith
"The corruption of the best is the worst."
Philosophy
"Integrity should be the hallmark of a Christian's life."
"We must judge all things by God's Word, not by our feelings."
Wisdom
"The power of faith is the power to endure."
Faith
"God's grace is sufficient for all our needs."
"We must bear our cross and follow Christ."
Courage
"A grateful heart is a happy heart."
Gratitude