ON GETTING DRUNK: "Those who are Christians are to see to…
““ON GETTING DRUNK: "Those who are Christians are to see to it that they are grateful for grace and redemption and conduct themselves modestly, moderately, and soberly, so that one does not go on living the swinish life that goes on in the filthy world…" "...In my time it was considered a great shame among the nobility [drunkenness]. Now they are worse than the citizens and peasants;...We preach, but who stops it? Those who should stop it do it themselves; the princes even more. Therefore Germany is a land of hogs and a filthy people which debauches its body and its life. If you were going to paint it, you would have to paint a pig. "This gluttony is inundating us like an ocean…We are the laughingstock of all the other countries, who look upon us as filthy pigs;...It is possible to tolerate a little elevation, when a man takes a drink or two too much after working hard and when he is feeling low. This must be called a frolic. But to sit day and night, pouring it in and pouring it out again, is piggish. This is not a human way of living. not to say Christian, but rather a pig's life." - Martin Luther””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Warns that excess and moral decay corrupt society, urging modesty and sobriety.
In simple terms: Excess leads to moral decay; be modest and sober.
Key Takeaway
Practice moderation and ethical conduct.
Themes
morality
excess
societal decay
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public policy
- personal habits
- community standards
Key Concepts
temperance
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural factors influence attitudes toward drinking?
- How can societies promote healthy moderation?
A Different Perspective
Critics may view it as overly moralistic.