The truth of Wesley's words is established before our…
““The truth of Wesley's words is established before our eyes: "Orthodoxy, or right opinion, is, at best, a very slender part of religion. Though right tempers cannot subsist without right opinions, yet right opinions may subsist without right tempers. There may be a right opinion of God without either love or one right temper toward Him. Satan is a proof of this.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Orthodoxy alone is insufficient; right belief without right temperament or love is incomplete.
In simple terms: Right belief needs right heart.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and humility alongside belief.
Themes
faith
temperament
love
orthodoxy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can belief be genuine without love?
- How does temperament affect faith?
A Different Perspective
Right opinion may exist without right temper, but true religion requires both.