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.
MARTIN LUTHERGod does not love sinners because they are attractive; sinners are attractive to God because he loves them.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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They gave our Master a crown of thorns, why do we hope for a crown of roses?
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There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
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Pray, and let God worry.
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The whole being of any Christian is faith and love. Faith brings the person to God, love brings the person to people.
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Always preach in such a way that if the people listening do not come to hate their sin, they will instead hate you.
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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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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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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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A simple layman armed with Scripture is greater than the mightiest pope without it.
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Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now if it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want.
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When Satan tells me I am a sinner he comforts me immeasurably, since Christ died for sinners.
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I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!
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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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If ever the church is to flourish again, one must begin by instructing the young.
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Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
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