But the present life should never be hated, except insofar as it subjects us to sin, although even that hatred should not properly be applied to life… - John Calvin

The papists abuse this text, not only to the end they may commend feigned miracles, which they say are done at the graves of martyrs, but also that they may try and sell us their relics. Why, say thy, shall not the grave, or garment, or the touching of the bones of Peter have as much power to heal, as his shadow had?

If God has bestowed on us any excellent gift, we imagine it to be our own achievement; and we swell and even burst with pride.

There is also an old proverb, that they who pay much attention to the body generally neglect the soul.