"The faith of the church must be tried by God's word, and not God's word by the church; neither yet my faith"
- Jane Grey
About this Quote
This quote by Jane Grey talks to the importance of the Bible as the ultimate source of truth and authority. It highlights that the faith of the church should be evaluated versus the teachings of the Bible, instead of the other way around. To put it simply, the church should not be enabled to determine what is true and what is false, but rather need to be held responsible to the teachings of the Bible. This quote also speaks with the importance of individual faith, as Jane Grey specifies that her faith should not be determined by the church either. This suggests that each individual should be permitted to form their own beliefs and convictions, and that the church needs to not be the sole authority on matters of faith. Ultimately, this quote speaks with the significance of the Bible as the ultimate source of truth and authority, and the importance of individual faith.
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