Except the Lord built the house they labour in vain. : The truth of that text was proved if one looks at the house of which the foundations were laid in 1918 and which since then has been in building. : The world will not help, the people must help itself. Its own strength is the source of life. That strength the Almighty has given us to use; that in it and through it we may wage the battle of our life.... The others in the past years have not had the blessing of the Almighty-of Him Who in the last resort, whatever man may do, holds in His hands the final decision. Lord God, let us never hesitate or play the coward, let us never forget the duty which we have taken upon us. : We are all proud that through God's powerful aid we have become once more true Germans. ** ** speech, March 1933. [Note, 'Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain' comes from Psalms 127:1 ]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitler argues that German strength comes from divine aid and that people must rely on themselves to build their future.
- In plain terms
- People must help themselves because God gave them strength to fight their battles.
- What can you take from it?
- Rely on inner strength and divine guidance to overcome struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance self-reliance with faith?
- What duty do you feel responsible for?
Another view
It frames political ambition as divine mandate, which can justify harmful actions.
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