All things Quote by Martin Luther
“All our work in the field, in the garden, in the city, in the home, in struggle, in government-to what does it all amount before God except child's play, by means of which God is pleased to give his gifts in the field, at home, and everywhere? These are the masks of our Lord God, behind which he wants to be hidden and to do all things.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Christian Life, 1525
Human labor and daily tasks are ultimately trivial compared to divine purpose, serving as playful masks that conceal God's hidden work.
In simple terms: God’s work is a playful mask behind everyday tasks.
Key Takeaway
Recognize daily work as a divine play.
Themes
humility
divine purpose
everyday life
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- gardening
- city planning
- government work
- family chores
- personal struggle
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we see divine purpose in mundane tasks?
- What does “child’s play” imply about seriousness?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the value of human effort and agency.
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