Bondage Quote by Martin Luther
“It is false that the will, left to itself, can do good as well as evil, for it is not free, but in bondage...On the side of man there is nothing that goes before grace, unless it be impotency and even rebellion.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Bondage of the Will, 1525
Human will is not free; it is bound by sin and only grace can liberate it.
In simple terms: Will is enslaved, grace frees.
Key Takeaway
Seek grace, not self‑reliance.
Themes
theology
free will
grace
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal moral decisions
- spiritual counseling
- ethical debates
- religious education
Key Concepts
Sin
bondage
divine intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing bondage change moral responsibility?
- Can grace be experienced without belief?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve true goodness.
