The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.
Marin Luther
Category: Martin Luther
Let it not be tedious
Let it not be tedious to you if we repeat these things that at other times we teach, preach, sing and set forth in writing. For if we lose this doctrine of justification, we lose everything… It cannot be beaten into our ears too much.
Martin Luther
In its true and proper
In its true and proper work and purpose it humbles a man and prepares him – if he uses the Law correctly – to yearn and seek for grace.
Martin Luther
Romans 5 “In the whole Bible
Romans 5
“In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text.”
Martin Luther
Everything that is done in
Everything that is done in the world is done by hope
Martin Luther
People are captivated more readily
People are captivated more readily by comparisions and examples than by difficult and subtle disputations. They would rather see a well drawn picture than a well written book
Martin Luther
From the book "Preach the Word!: The Call and Challenge of Preaching Today"
Prayer, meditation and temptation make
Prayer, meditation and temptation make a minister
Martin Luther