Burning love Quote by Martin Luther
““Love is not only pure joy, and delight, but also great and deep heaviness of heart and sorrow. But love too is full of joy and sweetness even in bitter sorrow, because it regards the misery and injury of others as its own. So also Christ was glowing with burning love in His last and greatest agony. According to St. Hilary, it was Christ's greatest joy that He endured the greatest woe. Thus God "giveth strength and power unto His people" (Ps. 68:15). While they experience the greatest sorrow, their hearts overflow with joy.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Commentary on Psalms, 1525
Love encompasses both joy and deep sorrow, sharing others' pain as one's own, reflecting Christ's suffering and strength given to believers.
In simple terms: Love mixes joy with sorrow, sharing others' pain as its own.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both joy and sorrow in love.
Themes
theology
spirituality
philosophy
humanity
compassion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- community support
Key Concepts
agape
suffering
redemptive love
divine strength
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing sorrow deepen love?
- In what ways can joy arise from suffering?
A Different Perspective
The passage may overlook the complexity of human emotions beyond religious framing.
