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Calvin's Institutes: May 11

Podcast SummaryIn this episode, John Calvin continues his exploration of self-denial by turning our attention toward the hand of Providence. Calvin argues that true charity is not just an external act, but a disposition of the heart that views every neighbor as a member of the same body. He challenges us to renounce our "frenzied desire" for wealth and honor, teaching us instead to cast our anxieties upon the blessing of God, which alone prospers our labor. Finally, we examine how the believer maintains equanimity in the face of life’s most bitter "accidents"—from disease and famine to the…

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