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“God indeed tempteth no man; but yet we ask, in this petition, that he would keep and preserve us, lest the devil, the world, and our own flesh delude and draw us away from the true faith, and throw us into superstition, distrust, despair, and other grievous sins and wickedness; and that, if we…” quote by Martin Luther
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“God indeed tempteth no man; but yet we ask, in this petition, that he would keep and preserve us, lest the devil, the world, and our own flesh delude and draw us away from the true faith, and throw us into superstition, distrust, despair, and other grievous sins and wickedness; and that, if we should be tempted therewith even to the highest degree, we still may conquer, and at last triumph over them.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

Source Sermon: On Temptation, 1525

Human beings face temptations, yet faith and divine help enable overcoming them.

In simple terms: Faith helps resist temptation.

Key Takeaway

Rely on faith to conquer challenges.

Themes

faith temptation spiritual warfare

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual practice
  • daily temptations

Key Concepts

divine assistance inner strength

Questions to Reflect On

  • What temptations challenge you most?
  • How does faith shape your response?
A Different Perspective

Temptations may feel overwhelming despite belief.

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