Accounts Quote by Christina Rossetti
“To me it seems our duty towards the Bible is to obey its teaching in faith. I do not think we are bound to understand or account for all its utterances.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Faith and Scripture, unknown source
Advocates obeying biblical teachings with faith without demanding full intellectual comprehension.
In simple terms: Follow faith, not full understanding.
Key Takeaway
Trust in teachings beyond full grasp.
Themes
faith
scripture
obedience
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- religious education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
faith
humility
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance faith and understanding?
- When is questioning acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Risk of blind obedience without critical thought.
![“It is not enough just to read the Bible; it is even just as important to understand it. As to living it- that is accomplished in and through us by the Holy Spirit." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/144/r-alan-woods-1455_bible_it-is-not-enough-just-to-read-the-bible_3047886.jpg)
