The church that preaches the gospel in all of its fullness, except as it applies to the great social ills of the day, is failing to preach the gospel.
MARTIN LUTHERAlways preach in such a way that if the people listening do not come to hate their sin, they will instead hate you.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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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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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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Whatever you love most, that is your god.
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Make sure to send a lazy man the angel of death.
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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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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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If we Christians would join the Wise Men, we must close our eyes to all that glitters before the world and look rather on the despised and foolish things, help the poor, comfort the despised, and aid the neighbor in his need.
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It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor.
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He who loves not women, wine, and song Remains a fool his whole life long.
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God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.
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Strange, though I am saved from sin, I am not saved from sinning.
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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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Pray, and let God worry.
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Music 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.
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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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