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.
MARTIN LUTHERWe do not become righteous by doing righteous deed but, having been made righteous, we do righteous deeds.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.
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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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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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God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.
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Who waits until circumstances completely favor his undertaking, will never accomplish anything.
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To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.
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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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The more a person loves, the closer he approaches the image of God.
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Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!
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Prayer is a very precious medicine, one that certainly helps and never fails, if you will only use it.
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Remove Christ from the Scriptures and there is nothing left.
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If ever the church is to flourish again, one must begin by instructing the young.
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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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Everything that is done in this world is done by hope.
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We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished.
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