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Certain Quote by Martin Luther

“God wants our conscience to be certain and sure that it is pleasing to Him. This cannot be done if the conscience is led by its own feelings, but only if it relies on the Word of God.” quote by Martin Luther
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“God wants our conscience to be certain and sure that it is pleasing to Him. This cannot be done if the conscience is led by its own feelings, but only if it relies on the Word of God.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Sermons on Faith and Works, 1525

Moral certainty comes from aligning conscience with Scripture, not personal feelings.

In simple terms: Follow God's word for true conscience.

Key Takeaway

Seek guidance from Scripture.

Themes

faith conscience spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • religious practice
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual growth
  • church teaching

Key Concepts

theology authority obedience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern God's will versus personal desire?
  • What role does community play in shaping conscience?
A Different Perspective

Personal feelings can conflict with scriptural truth.

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