Cease Quote by Martin Luther
“The spiritual rest, which God particularly intends in this Commandment, is this: that we not only cease from our labor and trade, but much more, that we let God alone work in us and that we do nothing of our own with all our powers.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Small Catechism, 1529, Protestant Reformation
Describes spiritual rest as allowing God to work within us, ceasing personal effort and relying on divine power.
In simple terms: Rest by letting God act through us.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine guidance over self‑reliance.
Themes
faith
spirituality
rest
divine will
humility
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- spiritual retreats
- daily worship
Key Concepts
Theology
reformation
personal devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance rest and responsibility?
- What practices foster divine partnership?
A Different Perspective
Risk of passive inactivity if misinterpreted.
