--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Thus over and above the fact that we sin…" description: "\"“Thus over and above the fact that we sin gravely against God, we also afflict ourselves; we take a stand against ourselves and fight until a brother c..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5fe/martin-luther-106_brotherhood_thus-over-and-above-the-fact-that-we-sin_1177111.jpg" --- # Thus over and above the fact that we sin gravely against… ![“Thus over and above the fact that we sin gravely against God, we also afflict ourselves; we take a stand against ourselves and fight until a brother comes up to console and buoy us up with the Word and say: “Why are you insane? Why are you imagining things in your dreams? You are mistaken. God is…” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5fe/martin-luther-106_brotherhood_thus-over-and-above-the-fact-that-we-sin_1177111.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5fe/martin-luther-106_brotherhood_thus-over-and-above-the-fact-that-we-sin_1177111.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5fe/martin-luther-106_brotherhood_thus-over-and-above-the-fact-that-we-sin_1177111.jpg) > ““Thus over and above the fact that we sin gravely against God, we also afflict ourselves; we take a stand against ourselves and fight until a brother comes up to console and buoy us up with the Word and say: “Why are you insane? Why are you imagining things in your dreams? You are mistaken. God is not angry with you; He has taken away your sin, etc.” For a heart that tortures itself needs such a remedy and the comfort of a brother.”” [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. The quote highlights self‑inflicted suffering and the need for communal comfort and truth to heal inner turmoil. **In simple terms:** Self‑pain needs brotherly comfort and truth. Key Takeaway Seek honest fellowship to ease inner torment. Themes faith community healing self‑criticism Mood reflective compassionate Type spiritual counseling When to use this quote - personal crisis - mental distress - confession - support groups - counseling Key Concepts theology psychology spiritual care Questions to Reflect On - How can you offer truth without judgment? - What role does community play in personal healing? 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