The god of the world is riches, pleasure, and pride, wherewith it abuses all the creatures and gifts of God.
– Martin Luther –
Martin Luther
March 24, 2013
Oh, what a grievous downfall, to plunge from the utmost sense of security, from confidence and delight in God into such an awful terror that man shrinks from the sight of God more than from the sight and presence of the devil!
– Martin Luther –
November 23, 2012
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.
– Martin Luther –
from Table Talks
July 31, 2012
The highest form of worship is the preaching of God’s Word.
– Martin Luther –
January 4, 2012
Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.
– Martin Luther –
September 19, 2011
As is the business of tailors to make clothes and cobblers to make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray.
– Martin Luther –
July 13, 2011
If I fail to spend two hours in prayer each morning, the devil gets the victory through the day. [If] I have so much business, I cannot get on without spending three hours daily in prayer.
– Martin Luther –