I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.
MARTIN LUTHERMusic is a fair and glorious gift of God. I am strongly persuaded that after theology, there is no art which can be placed on the level with music.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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The sin underneath all our sins is to trust the lie of the serpent that we cannot trust the love and grace of Christ and must take matters into our own hands.
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Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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I know not the way God leads me, but well do I know my Guide.
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This is the most dangerous trial of all, when there is no trial and every thing goes well; for then a man is tempted to forget God, to become too bold and to misuse times of prosperity.
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The kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power, that is, in works and practice. God loves the ‘doers of the word’ in faith and love, and not the ‘mere hearers,’ who, like parrots, have learned to utter certain expressions with readiness.
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No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the Cross.
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We do not become righteous by doing righteous deed but, having been made righteous, we do righteous deeds.
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Strange, though I am saved from sin, I am not saved from sinning.
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People go through three conversions: The conversion of their head, their heart, and their pocketbook. Unfortunately, not all at the same time.
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If the earth is fit for laughter then surely heaven is filled with it. Heaven is the birthplace of laughter.
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All of a Christian’s life is one of repentance.
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One is not righteous who does much, but the one who, without work, believes much in Christ. The law says, ‘Do this,’ and it is never done. Grace says, ‘Believe in this,’ and everything is already done.
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Show me where a man spends his time & money, and I’ll show you his god.
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Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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Lord, grant that anger or other bitterness does not reign over us, but that your grace, genuine kindness, loyalty, and every kind of friendliness, generosity, and gentleness may reign in us. Amen
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