"Doctrinal rightness and rightness of ecclesiastical position are important, but only as a starting point to go on into a living relationship - and not as ends in themselves"
- Francis Schaeffer
About this Quote
This quote by Francis Schaeffer speaks to the importance of having a strong doctrinal and ecclesiastical foundation, but also highlights that this is only the start. It is insufficient to merely have the right beliefs and remain in the ideal church; one need to likewise have a living relationship with God. This relationship is the supreme goal, and must be the focus of our efforts. It is not enough to just have the ideal beliefs and remain in the best church; one should also have a living relationship with God. This relationship is the ultimate objective, and need to be the focus of our efforts. We should aim to exceed the mere knowledge of doctrine and ecclesiastical position and strive to have a real, individual relationship with God. This relationship is the essential to a life of faith and spiritual growth. It is just through this relationship that we can really experience the pleasure and peace that originates from knowing and liking God.
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