It is intriguing and important that Anselm took the time to point out that we should "first [seek] earnestly, in soundness of faith" before we begin analyzing obscure questions about the ways of God (58). Anselm adds that we must be grounded in our faith so that we will not be shaken by things we do not understand. However, it is foolish for us to not "understand what we believe" if we claim to believe certain things about God (59). Too often, I find myself having to go back and remember why I believe what I believe, so that I am not mindlessly believing things I have not wrestled with myself. Once I am grounded in faith and the truths of God, then I can appropriately dive into obscure questions about the nature and character of God.
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I, too, loved that passage and comment made by Anselm! Knowledge of Truth is so valuable, but can become meaningless when you don't understand even truth for itself. We must have a foundation to build our perspectives on, or else they will crumble at even the slightest blow! Seeking Truth is essential!!
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