Asks Quote by Martin Luther
“The first thing I ask is that people should not make use of my name, and should not call themselves Lutherans but Christians. What is Luther? The teaching is not mine. Nor was I crucified for anyone...How did I, poor stinking bag of maggots that I am, come to the point where people call the children of Christ by my evil name?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Address to the German Nobility, 1520
He urges people to separate his personal identity from the religious label, rejecting misuse of his name for doctrine.
In simple terms: Don't let his name be used to define faith.
Key Takeaway
Separate teacher from doctrine.
Themes
religion
identity
misuse
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
theological
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- public discourse
- personal reputation
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Reformation
personal branding
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a name shape belief?
- Can we separate ideas from their originator?
A Different Perspective
His name carries historical weight that can distort intended meaning.
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