Orthodoxy, or right opinion, is, at best, a very slender…
“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.
Argues that correct beliefs are insufficient without proper temperament; morality requires both right opinion and right feeling.
In simple terms: Right ideas need right character; one without the other is hollow.
Key Takeaway
Balance belief with virtue.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
temperament
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
moral psychology
theology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you hold a belief without feeling it?
- What temperament is needed for true faith?
A Different Perspective
May be too abstract for practical guidance.