Philip Schaff,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals…
(1885)
“ As night does not extinguish the stars of heaven, so the unrighteousness of the world does not blind the minds of the faithful that hold by the sure support of Scripture. Therefore we ought to consider well and attend carefully to the Scriptures, and the divine precepts which are contained in these Scriptures, in order that we may show ourselves not transgressors, but fulfillers of the law of God. ”
Philip Schaff,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals…
(1885)
“ Now patriarchs and primates, in investigating the case of an accused bishop, should not pronounce a final decision until, supported by the authority of the apostles, they find that the person either confesses himself guilty, or is proved so by witnesses trustworthy and regularly examined, who should not be fewer in number than were those disciples whom the Lord directed to be chosen for the help of the apostles—that is, seventy-two. ”
Philip Schaff,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals…
(1885)
“ For unjust judgments are to be guarded against by all, especially however by the servants of God. “And the servant of the Lord must not strive,” [8] nor harm any one. For bishops are to be borne by laity and clergy, and masters by servants, in order that, under the exercise of endurance, things temporal may be maintained, and things eternal hoped for. For that increases the worth of virtue, which does not violate the purpose of religion. You should be earnestly intent that none of your brothers be grievously injured or undone. ”
