Bible Quote by John Foxe
““Priest. Were you not both, some years ago, Augustine friars? Voes. Yes. Priest. How came you to quit the bosom of the church of Rome? Voes. On account of her abominations. Priest. In what do you believe? Voes. In the Old and New Testaments. Priest. Do you believe in the writings of the fathers, and the decrees of the councils? Voes. Yes, if they agree with Scripture. Priest. Did not Martin Luther seduce you both? Voes. He seduced us even in the very same manner as Christ seduced the apostles; that is, he made us sensible of the frailty of our bodies, and the value of our souls.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Historical dialogue, 1563, null
Faith should align with scripture, not tradition; questioning authority can reveal truth.
In simple terms: Follow scripture over tradition.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal conviction.
Themes
faith
authority
scripture
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
dialogue
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- church reform
- personal belief testing
Key Concepts
reformation
personal conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance tradition with personal belief?
- What risks arise from challenging authority?
A Different Perspective
May cause division or conflict.
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