MR 5.D Analysis on Apostolic Succession

Paul says to Timothy, "What you have heard from me before many witnesses, and trust to faithful men wil be able to teach others also." This quote is in reference to the first three generations of Apostolic succession. The Church Fathers regularly looked to apostolic succession to tell whether Catholics or heretics had correct doctrine. This was a solidification of the truth through apostolic succession. The descendents of the Apostles should be highly regarded on doctrines of the Church.