Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
Truly, if faith is there, the believer cannot hold back... he breaks out into good works.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith inspires action and leads to positive deeds.
This quote by Martin Luther emphasizes the transformative power of genuine faith. When an individual truly believes, it compels them to express that belief through actions, primarily by engaging in good works that reflect their faith and values.
Themes
FaithActionGood WorksBeliefInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service, one might say, 'Remember, truly, if faith is there, the believer cannot hold back... he breaks out into good works.'
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