28. What things should be observed in the understanding of the Scriptures?

D. What are the things which we should be careful of in the comprehension of the divine Scriptures? M. That those things which are spoken be suitable for the speaker; that they not differ from the reasons for which things have been said; that they agree with the times, places, arrangement, intention.

[2] D. What do we say is the aim of divine teaching? M. That which the Lord himself said, that we love the Lord with our whole heart, and with our whole soul, and our neighbors as ourselves (Dt 6:5; Mt 22:37,39). But the corruption of his teaching is, on the contrary, not to love God or neighbor. D. What is the cause of this contrariety? M. The cause of evils is in those who are evil, because when in chaotic fashion rational creatures use their free will well granted by God, they have been the cause of both wickedness and punishment for themselves.