Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
Some plague the people with too long sermons; for the faculty of listening is a tender thing, and soon becomes weary and satiated.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Long sermons can overwhelm listeners, causing them to lose interest.
In this quote, Martin Luther expresses the idea that lengthy sermons can be burdensome for audiences, as people have a limited capacity for attention and engagement. He emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the listeners' endurance, suggesting that brevity and conciseness are vital for effective communication, especially in educational or inspirational contexts.
Themes
ListeningSermonsAttentionCommunicationEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker could reference this quote when discussing techniques for effective public speaking in a workshop.
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