Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
You may as well quit reading and hearing the Word of God, and give it to the devil, if you do not desire to live according to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Living according to the teachings of the Word of God is essential; otherwise, it's better not to engage with it at all.
In this quote, Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of following the teachings found in the Word of God. He suggests that if one is not willing to live by these principles, then engaging with them is pointless, equating such disregard to offering the teachings to the devil. This highlights the belief that true faith and understanding require active commitment and application in one's life.
Themes
FaithCommitmentBeliefLivingWord Of God
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, when discussing the importance of adhering to religious teachings.
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