Martin Luther, a sixteenth century priest and scholar, was one of the main figures in Christian history. His convictions helped birth the Reformation — which would lead to Protestantism as the third significant power inside Christendom, close by Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
Martin Luther Quotes
God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars. Martin Luther
To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin Luther
Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave. Martin Luther
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. Martin Luther
Nothing good ever comes of violence. Martin Luther Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times. Martin Luther
Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying. Martin Luther
For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. Martin Luther
Pray, and let God worry. Martin Luther Forgiveness is God’s command. Martin Luther
Peace if possible, truth at all costs. Martin Luther
Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. Martin Luther
Be thou comforted, little dog, Thou too in Resurrection shall have a little golden tail. Martin Luther
War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it. Martin Luther
I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures and engraving them in the heart of the youth. Martin Luther
There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Martin Luther
You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say. Martin Luther
Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Martin Luther
Blood alone moves the wheels of history. Martin Luther Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace. Martin Luther
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
If I am not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t want to go there. Martin Luther
The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid. Martin Luther
The fewer the words, the better the prayer. Martin Luther
First I shake the whole Apple tree, that the ripest might fall. Then I climb the tree and shake each limb, and then each branch and then each twig, and then I look under each leaf. Martin Luther
I feel much freer now that I am certain the pope is the Antichrist. Martin Luther
Faith must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding. Martin Luther
Reason is the enemy of faith. Martin Luther Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God. Martin Luther
Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. Martin Luther
The will is a beast of burden. If God mounts it, it wishes and goes as God wills; if Satan mounts it, it wishes and goes as Satan wills; Nor can it choose its rider… the riders contend for its possession. Martin Luther
My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary. Martin Luther
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. Martin Luther
The Lord commonly gives riches to foolish people, to whom he gives nothing else. Martin Luther If you are not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t want to go there. Martin Luther
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. Martin Luther
I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men. Martin Luther
Be a sinner and sin strongly, but more strongly have faith and rejoice in Christ. Martin Luther When schools flourish, all flourishes. Martin Luther
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?
Martin Luther Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see. Martin Luthe
To gather with God’s people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer. Martin Luther I more fear what is within me than what comes from without. Martin Luther
You should not believe your conscience and your feelings more than the word which the Lord who receives sinners preaches to you. Martin Luther
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
Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon. Martin Luther
People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions. Martin Luther
If you young fellows were wise, the devil couldn’t do anything to you, but since you aren’t wise, you need us who are old. Martin Luther
When I am angry I can pray well and preach well. Martin Luther
Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart. Martin Luther
The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good. Martin Luther
The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride. Martin Luther
Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God. Martin Luther
Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die. Martin Luther
Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. Martin Luther
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. Martin Luther
For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel. Martin Luther
Martin Luther Quotes About Belief
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
Martin Luther
He who believes in God is not careful for the morrow, but labors joyfully and with a great heart. “For He giveth His beloved, as in sleep.” They must work and watch, yet never be careful or anxious, but commit all to Him, and live in serene tranquility; with a quiet heart, as one who sleeps safely and quietly.
Martin Luther
We cannot attain to the understanding of Scripture either by study or by the intellect. Your first duty is to begin by prayer. Entreat the Lord to grant you, of His great mercy, the true understanding of His Word. There is no other interpreter of the Word of God than the Author of this Word, as He Himself has said, “They shall be all taught of God” (John 6:45). Hope for nothing from your own labors, from your own understanding: trust solely in God, and in the influence of His Spirit. Believe this on the word of a man who has experience.
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Martin Luther Quotes About Duty
It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor.
Martin Luther
The first duty of the gospel preacher is to declare God’s law and to show the nature of sin.
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We cannot attain to the understanding of Scripture either by study or by the intellect. Your first duty is to begin by prayer. Entreat the Lord to grant you, of His great mercy, the true understanding of His Word. There is no other interpreter of the Word of God than the Author of this Word, as He Himself has said, “They shall be all taught of God” (John 6:45). Hope for nothing from your own labors, from your own understanding: trust solely in God, and in the influence of His Spirit. Believe this on the word of a man who has experience.
Martin Luther
War for the sake of war is sin, but war for the sake of defense is duty.
Martin Luther
Dear rulers … I maintain that the civil authorities are under obligation to compel the people to send their children to school. … If the government can compel such citizens as are fit for military service to bear spear and rifle, to mount ramparts, and perform other martial duties in time of war, how much more has it a right to compel the people to send their children to school, because in this case we are warring with the devil, whose object it is secretly to exhaust our cities and principalities of their strong men.
Martin Luther
Put thou thy trust in God;
In duty’s path go on;
Fix on His word thy steadfast eye;
So shall thy work be done.
Martin Luther
Eye, Done, Goes On
If any earthly institution or custom conflicts with God’s will, it is your Christian duty to oppose it. You must never allow the transitory, evanescent demands of man-made institutions to take precedence over the eternal demands of the Almighty God.
Martin Luther
Christian, Men, Demand
A Christian is free and independent in every respect, a bond servant to none. A Christian is a dutiful servant in every respect, owing a duty to everyone.
Martin Luther
It is the duty of a prudent minister of God to hold his ministry in honor and to see to it that it is respected by those who are in his charge. Moreoever, it is the duty of a faithful minister not to exceed his powers and not to abuse his office in pride, but, rather, to administer it for the benefit of his subjects.
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Pride, Office, Faithful
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Thoughts are not subject to duty.
Martin Luther
Music must be supported by the king and the princes, for the maintenance of the arts is their duty no less than the maintenance of the laws.
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Martin Luther Quotes About Evolution
God is entirely and personally present in the wilderness, in the garden, in the field.
Martin Luther
For God is wholly present in all creation, in every corner, he is behind you and before you. Do you think he is sleeping on a pillow in heaven? He is watching over you and protecting you.
Martin Luther
Oh, what thoughts man might have had about the fact that God is in all creatures, and so might have reflected on the power and the wisdom of God in even the smallest flowers!
Martin Luther
But the power of God cannot be so determined and measured, for it is uncircumscribed and immeasurable, beyond and above all that is or may be. On the other hand, it must be essentially present at all places, even in the tiniest tree leaf.
Martin Luther
Animals are footprints of God.
Martin Luther
It is God who creates, effects, and preserves all things through his almighty.
Martin Luther
In a mouse we admire God’s creation and craft work. The same may be said about flies.
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If God is to create or to preserve a creature, God must be present and must make and preserve God’s creation both in its innermost and outermost aspects.
Martin Luther
Adam and Eve derived the fullness of joy and bliss from their contemplation of all the animal creatures.
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God’s entire divine nature is wholly and entirely in all creatures, more deeply, more inwardly, more present than the creature is to itself.
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