Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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Feelings come, and feelings go, and feelings are deceiving. My warrant is the Word of God, naught else is worth believing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the transient nature of feelings and the importance of steadfast beliefs.
Martin Luther expresses that human emotions are unreliable and fleeting, suggesting that one should not base their convictions on them. Instead, he advocates for a solid foundation in faith, specifically in the Word of God, which he sees as the only thing truly deserving of oneβs trust and belief.
Themes
FeelingsBeliefFaithTruthReliability
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon, you could use this quote to illustrate the importance of faith over fleeting emotions.
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