Faith Quote by Martin Luther
““When some people say, as they do, that when we preach faith alone good works are forbidden, it is as if I were to say to a sick man, “If you had health you would have the full use of all your limbs, but without health the works of all your limbs are nothing,” and from this he wanted to infer that I had forbidden the works of his limbs. Whereas on the contrary I meant that the health must first be there to work all the works of all his limbs. In the same way faith must be the master-workman and captain in all the works, or they are nothing at all.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Faith must precede works; works are meaningless without the health of faith, just as limbs are useless without health.
In simple terms: Faith is the foundation for good works.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate strong faith first.
Themes
theology
faith
works
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- ethical behavior
- religious practice
Key Concepts
grace
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith exist without deeds?
- How do you balance belief and action?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not inspire action.
