Seeing there are many who think they hold the opinions of…
“Seeing there are many who think they hold the opinions of Christ, and yet some of these think differently from their predecessors, yet as the teaching of the Church, transmitted in orderly succession from the apostles, and remaining in the Churches to the present day, is still preserved, that alone is to be accepted as truth which differs in no respect from ecclesiastical and apostolica tradition.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Church’s continuous, apostolic tradition is the sole source of truth, outweighing individual opinions.
In simple terms: Church tradition is the ultimate truth.
Key Takeaway
Trust and follow the established doctrine.
Themes
tradition
authority
faith
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- personal belief formation
- religious education
Key Concepts
apostolic succession
ecclesiology
doctrinal continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance tradition with personal conscience?
- When should tradition be questioned?
A Different Perspective
May suppress legitimate reform or new insight.