The most damnable and pernicious heresy that has ever plagued the mind of man was the idea that somehow he could make himself good enough to deserve to live with an all-holy God.
MARTIN LUTHERThe most damnable and pernicious heresy that has ever plagued the mind of man was the idea that somehow he could make himself good enough to deserve to live with an all-holy God.
MARTIN LUTHERI know not the way God leads me, but well do I know my Guide.
MARTIN LUTHERA Christian is never in a state of completion but always in a process of becoming.
MARTIN LUTHERThe 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.
MARTIN LUTHERGod wants us to pray, and he wants to hear our prayers-not because we are worthy, but because he is merciful.
MARTIN LUTHERNothing is more beautiful in the eyes of God than a soul that loves to hear His Word.
MARTIN LUTHERUnthankfulness is theft.
MARTIN LUTHERThere is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
MARTIN LUTHERThis 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 LUTHERTemptations, 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 LUTHERSpare the rod and spoil the child – that is true. But, beside the rod, keep an apple to give him when he has done well.
MARTIN LUTHERThey gave our Master a crown of thorns, why do we hope for a crown of roses?
MARTIN LUTHERMake sure to send a lazy man the angel of death.
MARTIN LUTHERIf you see yourself as a “little sinner” you will inevitably see Jesus as a “little savior”.
MARTIN LUTHERGod writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.
MARTIN LUTHERPrayer is climbing up into the heart of God.
MARTIN LUTHER