Quotes about Understanding

Ask not, who hath said this or that, but look to what he says.

He who would weigh well and rightly his own doings would not be the man to judge severely of another.

Who is so wise as to have perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore trust not too much to thine own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinions of others.

All Scripture ought to be read in the spirit in which it was written.

given to thee. If it seemeth to thee that thou knowest many things, and understandest them well, know also that there are many more things which thou knowest

The more a man hath unity and simplicity in himself, the more things and the deeper things he understandeth;

Faith will tell us Christ is present, When our human senses fail.

We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing then afterwards we may be led on to master the evidence for ourselves.

How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God.

Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient.

Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Love follows knowledge.