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 that you may learn to bear these troubles. Those who have no love for children are... unworthy of being called men or women; for they despise the blessing of God, the creator and author of marriage.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Marriage, Martin Luther, 1525
Marriage is a serious, God‑ordained partnership focused on procreation, child‑rearing, and mutual support, not mere pleasure.
In simple terms: Marriage is duty, not leisure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace responsibility in partnership.
Themes
marriage
responsibility
family
faith
burden
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- parenting
- household budgeting
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Divine purpose
gender roles
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities define a healthy marriage?
- How do cultural shifts affect marital expectations?
A Different Perspective
Modern views may see marriage differently, emphasizing love over duty.
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