Christian Quote by Saint Augustine
“Every good and true Christian should understand that wherever he may find the truth it is his Lord's.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Christian Doctrine, 397 AD
True Christians recognize truth wherever found as belonging to God.
In simple terms: Truth belongs to God wherever discovered.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth everywhere.
Themes
faith
truth
universality
Mood
inquisitive
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief
Key Concepts
Theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Where have you encountered truth outside your tradition?
- How do you reconcile conflicting truths?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be subjective.
