“Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world. We will commit sins while we are here, for this life is not a place where justice resides.” – Let Your Sins be Strong: A Letter from Luther to Melanchthon by Martin Luther
“That’s life’s enigma. Long as life’s within us. We’re gonna sin a lot and pray that Christ forgive us.” – Money, Cash, Hoes by Jay-Z
Martin Luther
Interesting post. Curious to learn what sparked the comparison. Did Jay reference Martin Luther somehow in that track?
When I discovered this letter by Luther I immediately thought of the lyric, which is one of my favorites by Jay-Z. Maybe it isn’t a direct reference but the two artists are working through the same creative instincts, the same spirit. Also, take note of the way the two are dressed in these pictures. It’s another (visual) “rhyme”.