Advise Quote by Martin Luther
“I am much afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labour in explaining the Holy Scriptures, and engraving them in the hearts of youth. I advise no one to place his child where the scriptures do not reign paramount. Every institution in which means are not unceasingly occupied with the Word of God must be corrupt.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Christian Freedom, 1520
Education must prioritize Scripture; otherwise schools become corrupt and harmful.
In simple terms: Schools need Scripture to stay moral.
Key Takeaway
Teach Scripture first.
Themes
education
religion
morality
corruption
youth
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- church schools
- home schooling
- religious curricula
- faith formation
Key Concepts
theology
institutional critique
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can secular schools foster moral values?
- What role should Scripture play in public education?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting Scripture can still lead to moral decay.
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