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Quotation from Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
“We are not our own; therefore, neither is our own reason or will to rule our acts and counsels. We are not our own; therefore, let us not make it our end to seek what may be agreeable to our carnal nature. We are not our own; therefore, as far as possible, let us forget ourselves and the things that are ours. On the other hand, we are God's; let us, therefore, live and die to him (Rom. 14:8).”
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book III, ch. 7, sec. 1, trans. Henry Beveridge
The opening of Calvin's chapter on self-denial, the summary of the Christian life.
Citation: "We are not our own; therefore, neither is our own reason or will to rule our acts and counsels. We are not our own; therefore, let us not make it our end to seek what may be agreeable to our carnal nature. We are not our own; therefore, as far as possible, let us forget ourselves and the things that are ours. On the other hand, we are God's; let us, therefore, live and die to him (Rom. 14:8)." — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book III, ch. 7, sec. 1, trans. Henry Beveridge. (id calvin-institutes-q4)
Portrait: Dutch: Portret van Johannes Calvijn (1509-1564) Portrait of John Calvin, Anonymous ( France ) Unknown author, Public domain.
