"I ground my faith upon God's word, and not upon the church"
- Jane Grey
About this Quote
This quote by Jane Grey speaks with the value of having an individual relationship with God and relying on His word for assistance and faith. Grey is emphasizing that a person must not count on the church or its mentors as the sole source of faith. Instead, she motivates people to aim to God's word and use it as the structure for their faith. This is an important suggestion that faith is an individual journey and should not be based entirely on the teachings of any one church or denomination. Grey's words remind us that we need to aim to God's word for assistance and utilize it as the basis for our faith. Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide how to translate and use God's word in their own lives.
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