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“What we seek for ourselves, and what we teach to others, must be governed by the Scripture alone. Only when the Word of God dwells in us richly shall we be able to evaluate the experiences that we and others may have.” quote by John R.W. Stott
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““What we seek for ourselves, and what we teach to others, must be governed by the Scripture alone. Only when the Word of God dwells in us richly shall we be able to evaluate the experiences that we and others may have.””

John R.W. Stott

About This Quote

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

True understanding and teaching must be rooted solely in Scripture; only a Scripture‑filled heart can rightly assess personal and others’ experiences.

In simple terms: Teaching and judging must be based on the Bible alone.

Key Takeaway

Ground your life and teaching in Scripture.

Themes

faith scripture teaching evaluation

Mood

reflective devotional

Type

theological instructional

When to use this quote

  • church preaching
  • personal study
  • counseling
  • mentiritual formation

Key Concepts

biblical authority spiritual discernment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure Scripture guides your decisions?
  • What practices keep the Word central in your life?
A Different Perspective

Human experience can be misleading without biblical grounding.

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