Agree Quote by Gregory of Nyssa
“If custom is to avail for proof of soundness, we too, surely, may advance our prevailing custom; and if they reject this, we are surely not bound to follow theirs. Let the inspired Scripture, then, be our umpire, and the vote of truth will surely be given to those whose dogmas are found to agree with the Divine words.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Use of Scripture, 4th century
Divine guidance should trump human tradition; truth follows divine alignment, not human dogma.
In simple terms: Divine truth > human tradition.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance over tradition.
Themes
faith
authority
tradition
truth
divine guidance
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church decisions
- ethical debates
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine from human authority?
- When should tradition be upheld?
A Different Perspective
Human traditions can provide useful structure, even if not divine.
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