Seeing as how it's Reformation Day today, I thought I'd post today with that in mind. I must say that I of course have huge respect for Luther and what he did with the Reformation... it really is amazing what he accomplished. However, it's also important to note that Luther was just a man and therefore not to be idolized. I find that in many Reformed circles Luther tends to be raised to an overly-revered status, but that is not what I'm doing here... I simply want to share a few quotes that I particularly appreciate from Luther. :) So without further ado...Faith is a living and unshakable confidence, a belief in the grace of God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.
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Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
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Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.
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I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.
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Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.
You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.
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Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
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Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.
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I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.
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Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.
You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.
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If you are interested, here is a link to Luther's 95 Theses.
