Whosoever you are who introduce new doctrines, I beseech…
“Whosoever you are who introduce new doctrines, I beseech you to spare the ears of Romans! Spare that faith which was commended by the voice of an Apostle. Why should you attempt to teach us, at the end of hundreds of years, that which we never heard before? Why bring forward what Peter and Paul did not will to make known? Until this day, the world was Christian without your doctrine. Thus, I hold as an old man onto that faith wherein I was regenerated as a boy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
New teachings should not replace long‑standing faith without clear need; tradition holds value.
In simple terms: Don't discard old faith for new ideas without reason.
Key Takeaway
Respect tradition while evaluating new doctrines.
Themes
tradition
faith
doctrine
Mood
contemplative
historical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious education
- interfaith dialogue
- church leadership
Key Concepts
theology
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why resist new teachings?
- How can tradition adapt?
A Different Perspective
New insights can enrich faith when responsibly integrated.