Category Archives: Food and Drink
The most pious monk is the worst scoundrel. He denies that Christ is the mediator and turns Him into a judge
Only truly afflicted consciences fasted in earnest, I almost fasted myself to death, for again and again I went for three days without taking a drop of water or a morsel of food. I was very serious about it. I … Continue reading
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When a good beer is available at a certain place, everybody runs there without delay
The people become weary of the Word and suppose that it will endure forever. When a good beer is available at a certain place, everybody runs there without delay, knowing that the supply will not last long. This commodity is … Continue reading
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A good diet is the best medicine when it suits the individual, but to live medically is to live wretchedly.
Martin Luther on Diet On April 2, 1538 Martin Luther sat at home and mentioned the rigid diet prescribed by physicians as a consequence of which many men are debilitated. “It’s true that a good diet is the best medicine … Continue reading
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Martin Luther on Beer
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned the following letter of Martin Luther to a friend of mine after drinking some beer that disagreed with us. Last night we went out for some more beer, and he brought the letter up … Continue reading
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