John Calvin on the Common Good

“It is an error to think that those who flee worldly affairs and engage in contemplation are leading an angelic life… We know that men were created to busy themselves with labor and that no sacrifice is more pleasing to God than when each one attends to his calling and studies well to live for the common good.” John Calvin

March 18, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments

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John Lofton on March 19th, 2010 9:37 am

Calvin-admiring site; please visit us.

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Tyler on March 19th, 2010 11:06 am

Great quote. I constantly feel tempted to leave the busy life and go hide in a cave and read and eat berries. But Calvin is right. Christians must not flee the battle. That’s where love (and suffering) are.

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