If your creed and Scripture do not agree, cut your creed…
“If your creed and Scripture do not agree, cut your creed to pieces, but make it agree with this book.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If creed and Scripture clash, discard the creed and align it with the book’s teachings.
In simple terms: Prioritize the book’s teachings over conflicting beliefs.
Let authoritative texts guide belief systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- religious education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What happens when doctrine contradicts scripture?
- How to reconcile faith with new interpretations?
Discarding creeds may alienate believers.