Comparing Martin Luther And King Henry VIII
“The lips of the righteous finds favor, but the mouth of wicked only what is perverse” (New Living Translation, Proverbs 10:32). King Henry VIII lived in England, while Martin Luther was from the German States and Europe. Both men lived completely different lives, and had completely different motives. King Henry VIII was driven by his own wants and needs for the reform. While, Martin Luther was motivated to reform the church for the need to show the truth about God and his persistence to make things right with the Catholic Church. Martin Luther and King Henry VIII both made a movement that changed the church, religion, and thoughts about wealth.
In Eisleben, Germany on November 10, 1483, Martin Luther was born. His family did not have much money, but his father Hans, had big dreams for his son. Hans wanted Martin to become a …show more content…
Lutherans did not. Luther disapproved of the wealth and luxury associated with the Catholic Church. He felt wealth temporary not spiritual. So he saw no point to focus on wealth. However; Henry, whose main interest was in gaining power and stability for England, had no problem in using religion to gain wealth. In fact, when the Church of England was created, Henry sold many lands to Nobles who were willing to pay large amounts of money for it and he gained more wealth for England.
In conclusion, King Henry VIII and Martin Luther made a movement that reformed the church, changed religion, and thoughts about wealth. King Henry VIII and Martin Luther differed greatly in their lifestyles and statuses. They both believed in bringing about religious changes during the Reformation. Both of these men were driven to change the church to what they believed was right. The purpose of these monarchs differed. For Henry it was for earthly reasons and for Luther it was for eternal reasons. King Henry VIII and Martin Luther had their own struggles and handled them
In Eisleben, Germany on November 10, 1483, Martin Luther was born. His family did not have much money, but his father Hans, had big dreams for his son. Hans wanted Martin to become a …show more content…
Lutherans did not. Luther disapproved of the wealth and luxury associated with the Catholic Church. He felt wealth temporary not spiritual. So he saw no point to focus on wealth. However; Henry, whose main interest was in gaining power and stability for England, had no problem in using religion to gain wealth. In fact, when the Church of England was created, Henry sold many lands to Nobles who were willing to pay large amounts of money for it and he gained more wealth for England.
In conclusion, King Henry VIII and Martin Luther made a movement that reformed the church, changed religion, and thoughts about wealth. King Henry VIII and Martin Luther differed greatly in their lifestyles and statuses. They both believed in bringing about religious changes during the Reformation. Both of these men were driven to change the church to what they believed was right. The purpose of these monarchs differed. For Henry it was for earthly reasons and for Luther it was for eternal reasons. King Henry VIII and Martin Luther had their own struggles and handled them