Apostles Quote by John Wycliffe
“There was good reason for the silence of the Holy Spirit as to how,when, in what form Christ ordained the apostles, the reason being to show the indifferency of all forms of words”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Spiritu Sancto, c. 1380
The silence of the Holy Spirit was intentional, showing that divine authority does not depend on spoken words.
In simple terms: Divine authority can be silent, not needing words.
Key Takeaway
Recognize authority beyond verbal claims.
Themes
authority
silence
divine communication
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal discernment
- interfaith dialogue
- teaching sermons
Key Concepts
theology
ecclesiology
revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence affect belief?
- When is spoken instruction necessary?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be misinterpreted as absence of guidance.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
