Matthew Levering > Quotes

“Those closest to us have first claim to our acts of love.”
― Matthew Levering, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works

“Lacking real compassion and charity for others, he would take pleasure in weeping and rejoicing with the fictional characters on the stage. His love was not real.”
― Matthew Levering, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works

“Granted that it is best to seek the meaning intended by the author, we should not forget that Scripture is about love. We must approach Scripture in faith, hope, and love, and not place our trust in our own interpretations, which can lead us astray. Not erudition, but faith, hope, and love lead us to our goal of the vision of God. Many will attain this goal without studying even the books of Scripture.”
― Matthew Levering, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works

“Doctrinal corruption always bears the mark of the will to power.”
― Matthew Levering, Newman on Doctrinal Corruption