--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If then, Moses so distinctly announces…" description: "\"“If then, Moses so distinctly announces that there is in us not only a faculty, but also a facility for keeping all commandments, why are we sweating s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36e/martin-luther-106_choices_if-then-moses-so-distinctly-announces-th_1674448.jpg" --- # If then, Moses so distinctly announces that there is in us… ![“If then, Moses so distinctly announces that there is in us not only a faculty, but also a facility for keeping all commandments, why are we sweating so much? ... What need is there now of Christ or of Spirit? We have found a passage that asserts freedom of choice, but also distinctly teaches that…” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36e/martin-luther-106_choices_if-then-moses-so-distinctly-announces-th_1674448.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36e/martin-luther-106_choices_if-then-moses-so-distinctly-announces-th_1674448.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36e/martin-luther-106_choices_if-then-moses-so-distinctly-announces-th_1674448.jpg) > ““If then, Moses so distinctly announces that there is in us not only a faculty, but also a facility for keeping all commandments, why are we sweating so much? ... What need is there now of Christ or of Spirit? We have found a passage that asserts freedom of choice, but also distinctly teaches that the keeping of the commandments is easy.”” [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. Keeping commandments is easy when understood as a natural liberty, not a burdensome duty. **In simple terms:** Obeying rules is simple if seen as freedom. Key Takeaway Embrace commandments as liberating. Themes faith law freedom Mood reflective inspirational Type theological educational When to use this quote - personal devotion - church teaching - ethical living Key Concepts theology interpretation Questions to Reflect On - How does freedom relate to obedience? - What role does grace play? 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