Temptations, of course, cannot be avoided, but because we cannot prevent the birds from flying over our heads, there is no need that we should let them nest in our hair.
MARTIN LUTHEREvery week I preach justification by faith to my people, because every week they forget it.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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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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Remove Christ from the Scriptures and there is nothing left.
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The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious.
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Christianity can be summed up in the two terms faith and love receiving from above faith and giving out below love.
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I know not the way God leads me, but well do I know my Guide.
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If ever the church is to flourish again, one must begin by instructing the young.
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For what God gives I thank indeed; What He withholds I do not need.
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God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.
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Spare the rod and spoil the child – that is true. But, beside the rod, keep an apple to give him when he has done well.
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This grace of God is a very great, strong, mighty and active thing. It does not lie asleep in the soul. Grace hears, leads, drives, draws, changes, works all in man, and lets itself be distinctly felt and experienced. It is hidden, but its works are evident.
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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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Now the Church is not wood and stone, but the company of believing people; one must hold to them, and see how they believe, live and teach.
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You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.
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Whoever sees Christ as a mirror of the Father’s heart, actually walks through the world with new eyes.
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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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