Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The Knowledge of God and of Ourselves

"So long as we do not look beyond the earth, we are quite pleased with our own righteousness, wisdom, and virtue; we address ourselves in the most flattering terms, and seem only less than demigods. But should we once begin to raise our thoughts to God, and reflect what kind of Being he is, and how absolute the perfection of the righteousness, and wisdom, and virtue, to which, as a standard, we are bound to be conformed, what formerly delighted us by its false show of righteousness, will become polluted with the greatest iniquity; what strangely imposed upon us under the name of wisdom, will disgust by its extreme folly; and what presented the appearance of virtuous energy, will be condemned as the most miserble impotence. So far are those qualities in us, which seem most perfect, from corresponding to the divine purity" (Calvin's Institutes, 1.2).

Friday, April 13, 2007

For Sale

















It may seem an odd inclusion in a blog, but I figured I'd give it a go. I have a Vmoto Milan JX50 scooter for sale. It is a late 2005 model, as new condition, with 2000kms on the clock. It is registered till June and comes with a cool helmet. I am asking $1600 but all reasonable offers will be considered. If you are interested or know of someone that would like a scooter, simply reply in the comments section. It is a great scooter and has served me well!