Accomplices Quote by Martin Luther
“When my heart is cold and I cannot pray as I should I scourge myself with the thought of the impiety and ingratitude of my enemies, the Pope and his accomplices and vermin, and Zwingli, so that my heart swells with the righteous indignation and hatred and I can say with warmth and vehemence: 'Holy be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done!' And the hotter I grow the more ardent do my prayers become.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Luther describes using anger toward enemies as a catalyst to intensify prayer, turning hostility into fervent devotion.
In simple terms: Channel anger into deeper prayer.
Key Takeaway
Transform resentment into spiritual focus.
Themes
faith
prayer
anger
spirituality
Mood
intense
reflective
conflicted
Type
theological
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal devotion
- spiritual discipline
- inner transformation
Key Concepts
Reformation
psychology
emotional transmutation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can hostility ever be a healthy motivator for faith?
- How to channel anger without harming others?
A Different Perspective
Relying on anger may foster bitterness and distract from true humility.
