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Saint Hilary saith these words plainly in the ninth canon…

“Saint Hilary saith these words plainly in the ninth canon upon Matthew: ‘Faith only justifieth.’ 14 And Saint Basil, a Greek author, writeth thus: ‘This is a perfect and whole rejoicing in God when a man avaunteth not himself for his own righteousness, but knowledgeth himself to lack true justice…” quote by Gerald Bray
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““Saint Hilary saith these words plainly in the ninth canon upon Matthew: ‘Faith only justifieth.’ 14 And Saint Basil, a Greek author, writeth thus: ‘This is a perfect and whole rejoicing in God when a man avaunteth not himself for his own righteousness, but knowledgeth himself to lack true justice and righteousness, and to be justified by the only faith in Christ. 15””

Gerald Bray

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith alone justifies; true righteousness arises from humility and divine justice.

In simple terms: Faith justifies, humility yields righteousness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humble faith.

Themes

faith righteousness humility justice theology

Mood

reflective solemn

Type

theological explanatory

When to use this quote

  • church teaching
  • personal prayer
  • ethical decision‑making
  • community service
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility shape your faith?
  • What does justice mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Rigid doctrine may ignore personal experience.

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