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John Calvin on Vocation and Glory - Reformed (Colossians 3:23-24)

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"Every lawful calling is sacred—God assigns vocations for His glory. The cobbler and the bishop both serve God in their callings. Work 'as unto the Lord' acknowledges that Christ is Lord of all spheres. The inheritance reward is grace; the work is response to grace." — John Calvin. Reformed: sacred vocation.

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Colossians 3:23-24

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