For what God gives I thank indeed; What He withholds I do not need.
MARTIN LUTHEROne 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.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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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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Strange, though I am saved from sin, I am not saved from sinning.
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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.
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There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from which the fruits of new obedience do not grow.
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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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Remove Christ from the Scriptures and there is nothing left.
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The less I pray, the harder it gets; the more I pray, the better it goes.
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A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight.
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There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
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The bible is a remarkable fountain: the more one draws and drinks of it, the more it stimulates thirst.
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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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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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He who loves not women, wine, and song Remains a fool his whole life long.
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Every week I preach justification by faith to my people, because every week they forget it.
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