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<noinclude><pagequality level="1" user="Bobdole2021" /></noinclude>the Decrees of the Councils, in the writings of the Holy 
Fathers, in the Acts of the Holy See, and in the words 
and usages of the Sacred Liturgy. 

'''38. What value must be placed on Tradition?''' 

The same value as is placed on the Word of God revealed in the Holy Scripture. 

'''39. Why must we believe Tradition as well as the Holy Scripture?''' 

Because Tradition is revealed by God just as well as 
what is contained in Holy Scripture. 

'''40. From whom are we to learn the true meaning of Tradition?''' 

From the Church alone, because she alone has received 
from God the authority and the guidance necessary to 
interpret infallibly all the doctrine that He has revealed, 
whether in Holy Scripture or in Tradition. 

{{c|§ 6. ''Qualities of Faith.'' }}

'''41. What must be the qualities of our faith?''' 

Our faith must be, 1. ''Universal;'' 2. ''Firm;'' 3.'' Lively;'' 
and 4. ''Constant.'' 

'''42. When is our faith 'universal'?''' 

Our faith is universal when we believe not only ''some'' 
but ''all'' the truths which the Catholic Church proposes 
to our belief. 

'''43. Is, then, no one at liberty to admit and believe only some points of the Christian faith?''' 

No; for, 1. Christ says without exception: 'Preach 
the ''Gospel'' to every creature; he that believeth not shall 
be condemned ' (Mark xvi. 15, 16). And again: 'Teach 
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded 
you' (Matt, xxviii. 20). And St. John says: 'Whosoever ''revolteth'', and continueth not in the doctrine of 
Christ, hath not God' (2 John i. 9). And 2. He who 
believes of the doctrine of Christ only what he pleases<noinclude></noinclude>