However, Ambrose was clear that Jesus needed no assistance to mediate between man and God, and Mary was not to be adored (On the Holy Spirit book 3 ch.11 no.80 381 A.D.). He said, "And let no one divert this to the Virgin Mary; Mary was the temple of God, not the God of the temple.
Hata hivyo, Ambrose alikuwa wazi kuwa Yesu hakuhitaji msaada wowote ili aweze kuwaunganisha watu na Mungu, na Mariamu hakupaswa kusujudiwa (On the Holy Spirit kitabu cha 3 sura ya 11 na.80 mwaka 381 BK).