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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.” quote by Martin Luther
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“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.”

Martin Luther

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace responsibilities as a shared purpose.

Themes

family responsibility faith gender roles

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical instructional

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • household budgeting
  • marital counseling
  • community support

Key Concepts

theology social contract family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can couples balance duty with personal happiness?
  • What support helps mitigate marital burdens?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal fulfillment and individual autonomy.

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