There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than confidence in our own intelligence.

–John Calvin, via Puritan Quotes on Twitter

Many people think Calvin de-emphasized the Holy Spirit which isn’t true.

1 Corinthians 3:18 HCSB
No one should deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, he must become foolish so that he can become wise.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 HCSB
Don’t stifle the Spirit.