Causes Quote by Martin Luther
“When the devil wants to cause offense against the true doctrine and faith, he does not do so through insignificant people, who do not rate highly with the world, but through those who are the very best, the wisest, the holiest, and the most learned.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
The devil manipulates doctrine by using highly respected, learned individuals, making false teachings seem credible.
In simple terms: Evil hides behind respected figures.
Question authority, seek truth personally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious study
- leadership scrutiny
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth from respected sources?
- What safeguards protect doctrine?
Even the wise can be misled by bias.