Be a sinner and sin mightily, but more mightily believe and rejoice in Christ. Martin Luther More Quotes by Martin Luther More Quotes From Martin Luther 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. Martin Luther temptationhairbird There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Martin Luther loverelationshipfriendship We must make a great difference between God's Word and the word of man. A man's word is a little sound, that flies into the air, and soon vanishes; but the Word of God is greater than heaven and earth, yea, greater than death and hell, for it forms part of the power of God, and endures everlastingly. Martin Luther differencesairmen The prosperity of a country depends, not on the abundance of its revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on the beauty of its public buildings; but it consists in the number of its cultivated citizens, in its men of education, enlightenment and character. Martin Luther charactermencountry The fewer the words, the better the prayer. Martin Luther softballprayerchristian Always preach in such a way that if the people listening do not come to hate their sin, they will instead hate you Martin Luther hatelisteningpeople If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write. Martin Luther changeinspiringinspirational I'll trust in God's unchanging Word, till soul and body sever. For though all things pass away, His Word shall stand forever. Martin Luther passing-awaysoul-and-bodyforever You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say Martin Luther inspirational-kindnessresponsibleresponsibility Strange, though I am saved from sin, I am not saved from sinning. Martin Luther savedstrangesin If I profess with loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except that little point which the world and the Devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved, and to be steady on all the battlefield besides, is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point. Martin Luther voiceloyaltysoldier 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. Martin Luther music-islevelsart The Clergy is the greatest hindrance to faith. Martin Luther hindranceclergy This grace of God is a very great, strong, mighty and active thing. It does not lie asleep in the soul. Grace hears, leads, drives, draws, changes, works all in man, and lets itself be distinctly felt and experienced. It is hidden, but its works are evident. Martin Luther strongmenlying We can mention only one point (which experience confirms), namely, that next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. No greater commendation than this can be found — at least not by us. After all, the gift of language combined with the gift of song was only given to man to let him know that he should praise God with both word and music, namely, by proclaiming [the Word of God] through music. Martin Luther musicsongmen No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the Cross. Martin Luther scripturecrossesmen The 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 Luther and-loveexpressionpractice Christian living does not mean to be good but to become good; not to be well, but to get well; not being but becoming; nor rest but training. We are not yet, but we shall be. It has not yet happened, but it is the way. Not everything shines and sparkles as yet, but everything is getting better. Martin Luther get-wellchristianmean It is better to think of church in the ale-house than to think of the ale-house in church. Martin Luther drinkingbeerthinking God does not love sinners because they are attractive; sinners are attractive to God because he loves them. Martin Luther sinnerattractivedoe
