"When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but in Milan I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give or receive scandal"
- Saint Ambrose
About this Quote
Saint Ambrose is emphasizing the value of following the customs of the church one participates in. He is suggesting that if one does not want to cause or receive scandal, they should follow the custom-mades of the church they attend. He is using the example of fasting on Saturday in Rome, however not in Milan, to highlight his point. He is suggesting that one need to know the custom-mades of the church they go to and follow them, even if they vary from the customizeds of other churches. This quote is a pointer that a person must bear in mind the custom-mades of the church they go to and not cause scandal by not following them. It is also a reminder that a person needs to be considerate of the custom-mades of other churches, even if they differ from one's own. Saint Ambrose's quote is a pointer that a person needs to be mindful of the custom-mades of the church they go to and be considerate of the customizeds of other churches.
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