Faith Quote by Martin Luther
“When some say that good works are forbidden when we preach faith alone, it is as if I said to a sick man: "If you had health, you would have the use of all your limbs; but without health, the works of all your limbs are nothing"; and he wanted to infer that I had forbidden the works of all his limbs.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermons on the Christian Life, 1520
The quote argues that moral actions are meaningless without genuine faith, just as a healthy body is needed for limbs to be useful.
In simple terms: Good deeds need faith to matter.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with belief.
Themes
faith
morality
purpose
hypocrisy
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- religious teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith exist without deeds?
- How do we balance belief and action?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not guarantee ethical behavior without action.
