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 LUTHERIf ever the church is to flourish again, one must begin by instructing the young.
More Martin Luther Quotes
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Who waits until circumstances completely favor his undertaking, will never accomplish anything.
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Christianity can be summed up in the two terms faith and love receiving from above faith and giving out below love.
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Everything that is done in this world is done by hope.
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The highest and most precious treasure we receive of God is, that we can speak, hear, see, etc; but how few acknowledge these as God’s special gifts, much less give God thanks for them.
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Whatever you love most, that is your god.
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For what God gives I thank indeed; What He withholds I do not need.
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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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No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the Cross.
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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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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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God wants us to pray, and he wants to hear our prayers-not because we are worthy, but because he is merciful.
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I simply taught, preached, wrote God’s Word: otherwise I did nothing. The Word of God did it all.
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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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God does not love sinners because they are attractive; sinners are attractive to God because he loves them.
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