Commandments Quote by Martin Luther
“I have many times essayed thoroughly to investigate the ten commandments, but at the very outset, "I am the Lord thy God," I stuck fast; that very one word, I, put me to a non-plus. He that has but one word of God before him, and out of that word cannot make a sermon, can never be a preacher.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Commentary on the Ten Commandments, 1520
A preacher must first internalize God's authority; without that personal conviction, they cannot truly convey the message.
In simple terms: Preachers need personal belief before teaching.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal conviction first.
Themes
faith
authority
preaching
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- public speaking
- teaching
- sermon preparation
Key Concepts
theology
personal conviction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your own belief aligns with your teachings?
- What practices deepen personal conviction?
A Different Perspective
If belief is superficial, the message may feel hollow.
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