God has his reasons for electing some and reprobating others, though these reasons are hidden from us.
Protestant reformer
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 23, Section 7
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"This is not laid down on human authority; it is God who speaks and prescribes a perpetual rule for his Church."
Controversial"It is not in vain that he banishes all those human affections which soften our hearts; that he commands paternal love and all the benevolent feelings between brothers, relations, and friends to cease;…"
Controversial"I am unwilling to pledge my word for his safety, for if he shall come [to Geneva], I shall never permit him to depart alive, provided my authority be of any avail."
Controversial"There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than an overactive mind."
Humorous"It is not enough to believe that God is, unless we also believe that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
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