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Aids Quote by Martin Luther

“It is the part of a Christian to take care of his own body for the very purpose that, by its soundness and wellbeing, he may be enabled to labour, and to acquire and preserve property, for the aid of those who are in want, that thus the stronger member may serve the weaker member, and we may be…” quote by Martin Luther
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“It is the part of a Christian to take care of his own body for the very purpose that, by its soundness and wellbeing, he may be enabled to labour, and to acquire and preserve property, for the aid of those who are in want, that thus the stronger member may serve the weaker member, and we may be children of God, and busy for one another, bearing one another's burdens, and so fulfiling the law of Christ.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Freedom of a Christian, 1520

A Christian should keep his body healthy to work, acquire resources, and help those in need, fulfilling Christ’s law of bearing each other's burdens.

In simple terms: Stay healthy to help others.

Key Takeaway

Maintain health to serve and support.

Themes

responsibility service community faith health

Mood

reflective purposeful

Type

ethical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal health management
  • charitable work
  • community support
  • financial planning
  • volunteerism

Key Concepts

Christian ethics stewardship body as temple

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal wellness enable service?
  • What responsibilities arise from being healthy?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting spiritual duties can undermine the purpose of physical care.

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