Against the persecution of a tyrant the godly have no remedy but prayer.
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Whomever the Lord has adopted and deemed worthy of His fellowship ought to prepare themselves for a hard, toilsome, and unquiet life, crammed with very many and various kinds of evil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the challenges that come with divine calling and the moral responsibilities it entails.
John Calvin suggests that those chosen by God are expected to face numerous trials and adversities. This acknowledgment of hardship aligns with the belief that a virtuous life involves perseverance through struggles and a commitment to righteousness, reinforcing the notion that true fellowship with the divine comes with significant challenges.
Themes
FaithHardshipDivineChallengesPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon about the struggles of faith.
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