We Must not Become so Intoxicated by Pleasure we Become Like Statues
For many so madly pursue pleasure that their minds become enslaved to it. Many are so delighted with marble, gold, and painting, that they become like statues.
They are, as it were, transfixed into metal, and begin to resemble colourful idols.
The flavour of meats and the sweetness of odours make some people so stupid that they have no longer any appetite for spiritual things. And this holds for the abuse of all other natural matters.
Therefore, it is clear, that the principle of gratitude whould curb our desire to abuse the divine blessings.
This principle confirms the rule of Paul, that we may "not make provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts."
For if we give our natural desires free reign, they will pass all the bounds of temperance and moderation. (Rom. 13:14).
—John Calvin
Filed under John Calvin by on Mar 2nd, 2009. 
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