Why, of course, to affirm the self. Moreover, since the Holy Spirit expressly warns us of this danger by the mouth of Paul, to proceed beyond what we are there warrant ed by him is not only, I must say, unadvised zeal, but wicked and perverse obstinacy . On this depends the confidence with which it becomes pious minds to be actuated and imbued when they engage in prayer. But the acceptable way of worshiping the true God is instituted by himself, and so limited by his own revealed will, that he may not be worshiped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or the suggestions of Satan , under any visible representation, or any other way not prescribed in the Holy Scripture . Take a look by Clicking Here.
Truth is one but falsehood has ten thousand by-paths.
Stromata Because the first churches were free from the control of other groups, there is nothing ecumenical to restore. This may offend those who yearn for a universal fellowship rather than settle for congregational independence. According to Philo, the gods of the pagans exploit this weakness of men . For the sake of a better effect , and with the intention of more easily cheating their devotees, they have set their lies to melodies, rhythms and meters . Philodemus held as self deceptive the view that music mediated religious ecstasy .