Quotes 9 Nov 17

… how long can a society survive once it has unmoved itself from its founding source and drive? - - Douglas Murray, The Strange Death of Europe, p 26

It is no great matter where we are, provided we see that the Lord has placed us there, and that He is with us.- John Newton‏ @john__newton

Some people are surprised that Calvin believed that God made things attractive and delightful beyond their  necessary use. Food is not only for nourishment of our bodies but brings ‘delight and good cheer’ (III.10.2). Wine is among the benefits of God (III.10.2). Commenting on the wedding at Cana, where Christ made an abundance ‘of most excellent wine’ Calvin said, ‘It is permissible to use wine, not only for necessity, but also to make us merry’.(Comm John 2:*). He warns, however, that we must ‘keep ourselves from being so vanquished and overcome by wine’(Sermon on Eph. 6:18-21). Clothing provides protection for our bodies, but also ‘comeliness and decency’ (III.10.2). Sex is for procreation, but also ‘allows husband and wife to give each other delight’ Comm. Deut. 24:5). About Jacob’s love for Rachel, Calvin writes, “Therefore he who shall be induced to choose a wife because of her elegance or shape, will not necessarily sin’ Comm. (Gen.29:18).- David B Calhoun, Knowing God and Ourselves, p.17

“You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.” — Jonathan Edwards

Dopey is the only dwarf without a beard - Unk