But we do now receive a certain portion of His Spirit, tending towards perfection, and preparing us for incorruption, being little by little accustomed to receive and bear God
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It is not necessary to seek the truth among others which it is easy to obtain from the Church; since the apostles, like a rich man [depositing his money] in a bank, lodged in her hands most copiously all things pertaining to the truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of seeking truth through established faith rather than relying solely on external opinions.
Irenaeus of Lyons suggests that the Church holds a wealth of truth that has been imparted to it by the apostles, much like a rich man deposits his money in a bank for safekeeping. The implication is that one does not need to look beyond the Church for truth, as it has been entrusted with the foundational teachings that guide believers. This reflects a belief in the authoritative role of the Church in conveying spiritual truths.
Themes
TruthChurchFaithApostlesAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be referenced in a sermon discussing the role of the Church in teaching truth.
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