Accepting Quote by Martin Luther
“Is it not a thing most abominable, that God who feeds so many mouths, should be held in such low esteem by me, that I will not trust him to feed me? Yea, that a guilder, thirty-eight cents, should be valued more highly than God, who pours out his treasures everywhere in rich profusion. For the world is full of God and his works. He is everywhere present with his gifts, and yet we will not trust in him, nor accept his visitation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Faith, 1520
The speaker laments humanity’s preference for material wealth over trusting God’s providence, highlighting the paradox of valuing money more than divine generosity.
In simple terms: People often trust money more than God.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize faith over materialism.
Themes
faith
materialism
trust
divine providence
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
spiritual
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily budgeting
- charitable giving
- spiritual reflection
- financial decision-making
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
value systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to trust God with your needs?
- How can you balance material responsibilities with spiritual faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not meet practical needs; reliance on God requires personal conviction.
