Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having faith compels a believer to share their beliefs, often at great personal risk.
This quote by Martin Luther emphasizes the transformative power of faith in an individual. It suggests that true believers, driven by their convictions, cannot be silenced or contained, as their desire to share their beliefs and teachings—despite potential dangers—overcomes their fear, showcasing their courage and commitment to their faith.
Themes
FaithCourageBelieverGospelRisk
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire people to stand up for their beliefs.
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It is the part of a Christian to take care of his own body for the very purpose that, by its soundness and wellbeing, he may be enabled to labour, and to acquire and preserve property, for the aid of those who are in want, that thus the stronger member may serve the weaker member, and we may be children of God, and busy for one another, bearing one another's burdens, and so fulfiling the law of Christ.
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Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.
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We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands.
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