Believe Quote by R. A. Torrey
“The truly wise man is he who believes the Bible against the opinions of any man. If the Bible says one thing, and any body of men says another, the wise man will decide, "This book is the Word of him who cannot lie".”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Faith, R. A. Torrey, 1915
A wise person trusts the Bible over human opinions, seeing it as the ultimate truth.
In simple terms: Trust the Bible over people's opinions.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize divine authority.
Themes
faith
authority
wisdom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- church teaching
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
scripture
truth
decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle conflict between scripture and cultural norms?
- When should personal experience override textual authority?
A Different Perspective
Human opinions can be persuasive and misleading.
