All things Quote by John Wesley
![“Try all things by the written word, and let all bow down before it. You are in danger of [fanaticism] every hour, if you depart ever so little from Scripture; yea, or from the plain, literal meaning of an text, taken in connection with the context.” quote by John Wesley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/10f/john-wesley-1398_all-things_try-all-things-by-the-written-word-and-l_324608.jpg)
“Try all things by the written word, and let all bow down before it. You are in danger of [fanaticism] every hour, if you depart ever so little from Scripture; yea, or from the plain, literal meaning of an text, taken in connection with the context.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Explanatory Notes on Scripture, 1760
Emphasizes strict adherence to literal Scripture to avoid fanaticism and misinterpretation.
In simple terms: Follow Scripture literally to stay safe.
Key Takeaway
Guard against deviating from core texts.
Themes
faith
interpretation
danger
literality
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal study
- sermon preparation
- religious teaching
- community guidance
Key Concepts
theology
dogma
extremism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance literal reading with contextual understanding?
- What risks arise from strict literalism?
A Different Perspective
Literal reading may ignore context and nuance.
