Prove by the Word of God Only

"We are not to believe things in religion merely because they are said by Popes or Cardinals,—by Bishops or Priests,—by Presbyters or Deacons,—by Churches, Councils, or Synods,—by Fathers, Puritans, or Reformers. We are not to argue, “Such and such things must be true, because those men say so.” We are not to do so. We are to prove all things by the Word of God." ~ "Knots Untied" (taken from the J.C. Ryle Facebook page)