"We are not to understand that believers are fully replenished with the goodness of God at any one moment; it is conveyed to them gradually; but while the influence of the Spirit are thus imparted in successive measures, each of them is enriched with a present sufficiency, till all be in due time advanced to perfection. While it is true, as stated (Ps. 103:5), that 'God satisfies our mouth with good things,' at the same time it is necessary to remember what is said elsewhere, 'Open your mouth, and I will fill it.'"
-John Calvin, Heart Aflame, p.155
"We are not to understand that believers are fully replenished with the goodness of God at any one moment; it is conveyed to them gradually; but while the influence of the Spirit are thus imparted in successive measures, each of them is enriched with a present sufficiency, till all be in due time advanced to perfection. While it is true, as stated (Ps. 103:5), that 'God satisfies our mouth with good things,' at the same time it is necessary to remember what is said elsewhere, 'Open your mouth, and I will fill it.'"
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