All novelty in faith is a sure mark of heresy.
Vincent Of LerinsRead
What, then, shall a Catholic Christian do ... if some novel contagion attempt to infect no longer a small part of the Church alone but the whole Church alike? He shall then see to it that he cleave unto antiquity, which is now utterly incapable of being seduced by any craft or novelty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote advises adherence to traditional beliefs in the face of new and potentially harmful ideas.
Vincent of Lerins emphasizes the importance of sticking to the long-established truths of faith, particularly as society presents new and potentially misleading ideas. He suggests that in times of uncertainty or change, the wisdom and teachings of the past serve as a steadfast guide against the allure of modern fads and innovations that could undermine core principles.
Themes
TraditionFaithWisdomChangeChurchAntiquity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of maintaining core values in education.
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