Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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The whole Turkish empire is nothing else but a crust cast by Heaven's great Housekeeper to His dogs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the Turkish empire is insignificant and unworthy, as if discarded by a higher power.
Martin Luther's quote expresses a deeply critical view of the Turkish empire, implying that its existence was merely a byproduct of divine neglect. By comparing it to a crust thrown to dogs, he highlights his belief in its lowly status, reflecting his perspective on power, authority, and the workings of divine providence in the world.
Themes
Turkish EmpireDivine NeglectInsignificancePowerCritique
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on historical empires and their impacts, one might quote Luther to illustrate perspectives on power dynamics.
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