Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483-11-10 – 1546-02-18) was a German theologian, an Augustinian monk, and an ecclesiastical reformer whose teachings inspired the Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines and culture of the Lutheran and Protestant traditions.

Found 31 thoughts of Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.

All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Peace if possible, truth at all costs.

I cannot believe that my illness is natural. I suspect Satan, and therefore I am the more inclined to take it lightly.

A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight.

Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see.

The whole being of any Christian is faith and love. Faith brings the man to God, love brings him to men.

Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where his believers are?

There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.

Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.

In our sad condition, our only consolation is the expectancy of another life. Here below all is incomprehensible.

There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from which the fruits of new obedience do not grow.

Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.

The claims of no people, according to established policy and usage, are respected by any nation, until they are presented in a national capacity.

Faith must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding.

The reproduction of mankind is a great marvel and mystery. Had God consulted me in the matter, I should have advised him to continue the generation of the species by fashioning them out of clay.

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.

I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.

My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.

Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.

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.