Age Quote by Martin Luther
“The purpose of marriage is not to have pleasure and to be idle but to procreate and bring up children, to support a household. This, of course, is a huge burden full of great cares and toils. But you have been created by God to be a husband or a wife and that you may learn to bear these troubles.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Christian Household, 1522
Marriage is presented as a divinely ordained partnership focused on procreation, child-rearing, and mutual support, not personal leisure.
In simple terms: Marriage is for family, not fun.
Embrace responsibilities as a shared purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- household budgeting
- marital counseling
- community support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples balance duty with personal happiness?
- What support helps mitigate marital burdens?
May overlook personal fulfillment and individual autonomy.