Discipline Quote by Martin Luther
““Therefore when we are afflicted and disciplined, our heart must be aroused against the feeling of evil, and we must say (cf. Ps. 118:17): “I shall not die, but I shall live, however different it may appear. Although I may, indeed, be compelled to despair of myself, I shall nevertheless hope in Him who made all things out of nothing and can restore me intact after being reduced to nothing, to my very great benefit and that of others.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Discourse on Suffering, 1525
When suffering tests us, we must reject despair, affirm life, and trust God's power to restore us from nothingness.
In simple terms: Do not die in despair; trust God's restorative power.
Key Takeaway
Hope despite hardship.
Themes
suffering
hope
faith
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- illness
- loss
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to maintain hope in suffering?
- How does belief in divine restoration affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel unrealistic when pain is overwhelming.
