Adamant Quote by Martin Luther
“As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more hard, if it might be, than the adamant stone; but as touching charity, we ought to be soft, and more flexible than the reed or leaf that is shaken with the wind, and ready to yield to everything.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Faith should be steadfast and unyielding, while charity must be gentle and adaptable, yielding to circumstances.
In simple terms: Faith firm; charity gentle.
Balance strength with flexibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay firm in belief while remaining compassionate?
- When does flexibility become compromise?
Rigid faith can become dogmatic, limiting growth.