This is the reason why our Theology is certain: because it seizes us from ourselves and places us outside ourselves. Martin Luther More Quotes by Martin Luther More Quotes From Martin Luther Faith is the 'yes' of the heart, a conviction on which one stakes one's life. Martin Luther christian-life christianity heart Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God. Martin Luther struggle spiritual religion I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self. Martin Luther self heart integrity Here again you confuse and mix everything up in your usual way. Martin Luther usual way It is certainly true that reason is the most important and the highest rank among all things and, in comparison with other things of this life, the best and something divine. It is the inventor and mentor of all the arts, medicines, laws, and of whatever wisdom, power, virtue, and glory men possess in this life. Martin Luther medicine men art Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic, although Judas, Ananias, Pilate, or Herod were its author. Martin Luther failure work book Whoever wants to be a Christian should tear the eyes out of his reason. Martin Luther humor religious christian Nothing is easier than sinning. Martin Luther sinning easier Faith cannot be inherited or gained by being baptized into a Church. Faith is a matter between the individual and God. Martin Luther individual church matter The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good. Martin Luther winning may men Good works do not make a good man, but a good man does good works. Martin Luther good-man christian men A dairymaid can milk cows to the glory of God Martin Luther milk cows glory If God were willing to sell His grace, we would accept it more quickly and gladly than when He offers it for nothing. Martin Luther willing accepting grace Anyone who can be proved to be a seditious person is an outlaw before God and the emperor; and whoever is the first to put him to death does right and well. Therefore let everyone who can, smite, slay and stab, secretly or openly, remembering that nothing can be more poisonous, hurtful, or devilish than a rebel. Martin Luther hurtful rebel doe Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved. Martin Luther loyalty wisdom faith One thing, and only one thing, is necessary for Christian life, righteousness, and freedom. That one thing is the most holy Word of God, the gospel of Christ. Martin Luther righteousness holy christian Grace remits sin, and peace quiets the conscience. Sin and conscience torment us, but Christ has overcome these fiends now and forever. Martin Luther grace overcoming forever A theologian is born by living, nay dying and being damned, not by thinking, reading, or speculating. Martin Luther dying reading thinking If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself. Martin Luther risk missionary people I've got so much work to do today, I'd better spend two hours in prayer instead of one. Martin Luther prayer today two
