Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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Whoever has skill in music is of good temperament and fitted for all things. We must teach music in schools.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music education contributes to a positive character and broad skill development.
Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of music in education, suggesting that individuals skilled in music possess a good temperament and are well-suited for various pursuits. He advocates for integrating music into school curricula, recognizing its potential to nurture character and abilities in students.
Themes
MusicEducationCharacterTemperamentSkills
In practice
Example use cases
In a school assembly, a teacher might share this quote to advocate for the importance of music programs.
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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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