--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As concerning faith we ought to be…" description: "\"As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more hard, if it might be, than the adamant stone; but as touching charity, we ought to be soft, and..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a0/martin-luther-106_adamant_as-concerning-faith-we-ought-to-be-invin_940394.jpg" --- # As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more… ![“As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more hard, if it might be, than the adamant stone; but as touching charity, we ought to be soft, and more flexible than the reed or leaf that is shaken with the wind, and ready to yield to everything.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a0/martin-luther-106_adamant_as-concerning-faith-we-ought-to-be-invin_940394.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a0/martin-luther-106_adamant_as-concerning-faith-we-ought-to-be-invin_940394.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a0/martin-luther-106_adamant_as-concerning-faith-we-ought-to-be-invin_940394.jpg) > “As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more hard, if it might be, than the adamant stone; but as touching charity, we ought to be soft, and more flexible than the reed or leaf that is shaken with the wind, and ready to yield to everything.” [Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-luther/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faith should be steadfast and unyielding, while charity must be gentle and adaptable, yielding to circumstances. **In simple terms:** Faith firm; charity gentle. Key Takeaway Balance strength with flexibility. Themes faith charity strength flexibility balance Mood reflective inspirational Type ethical theological When to use this quote - personal relationships - leadership - conflict resolution - community building Key Concepts Christian theology ethical conduct Questions to Reflect On - How can you stay firm in belief while remaining compassionate? - When does flexibility become compromise? 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