Christ Quote by Martin Luther
“But Satan, the god of all dissension, stirreth up daily new sects, and last of all (which of all other I should never have foreseen or once suspected) he hath raised up a sect of such as teach that the Ten Commandments ought to be taken out of the church, and that men should not be terrified with the law, but gently exerted by the preaching of the grace of Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Luther critiques a sect that dismisses the Ten Commandments, urging that law should be softened by Christ’s grace.
In simple terms: Law should be guided by grace, not strict legalism.
Key Takeaway
Balance law with compassion.
Themes
theology
reformation
interpretation
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church preaching
- biblical study groups
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
grace
law
authority
religious reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches teach law and grace together?
- What risks arise from ignoring commandments?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on grace may lead to moral laxity.
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