Skip to content

This is the most dangerous trial of all, when there is no…

“This is the most dangerous trial of all, when there is no trial and every thing goes well; for then a man is tempted to forget God, to become too bold and to misuse times of prosperity.” quote by Martin Luther
Download Open image
“This is the most dangerous trial of all, when there is no trial and every thing goes well; for then a man is tempted to forget God, to become too bold and to misuse times of prosperity.”

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.

When prosperity breeds complacency, people may neglect humility and divine guidance.

In simple terms: Success can make people forget God and become arrogant.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble during good times.

Themes

humility faith prosperity temptation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral spiritual

When to use this quote

  • business success
  • personal wealth
  • leadership
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep humility when things go well?
  • What practices keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective

Even in prosperity, vigilance is needed to avoid moral lapse.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Martin Luther

Explore all 1,292 Martin Luther quotes

More Dangerous quotes

Browse all 6,450 Dangerous quotes