Luther Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““Remember Martin Luther's way of cutting the devil's head off with his own sword. "Oh," said the devil to Martin Luther, "you are a sinner." "Yes," said Luther, Christ died to save sinners." Thus he smote him with his own sword. Hide in this refuge and stay there: "In due time Christ died for the ungodly.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Sword of the Spirit," 1875
Luther defeats the devil by using the devil’s own accusation against him, showing that Christ’s sacrifice empowers believers to overcome sin.
In simple terms: Christ’s sacrifice lets us turn the devil’s attacks into victory.
Key Takeaway
Use faith to transform criticism into strength.
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- conflict resolution
- overcoming temptation
- public preaching
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of guilt
scriptural authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply Christ’s sacrifice to modern personal failures?
- What does “using the devil’s sword” mean in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex moral struggles.
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