Category Archives: Sin
Ah, praise God, this is wonderful weather! God is merciful and grants it to us without our deserving it.
Ah, praise God, this is wonderful weather! God is merciful and grants it to us without our deserving it. Would that we might also become more godly! If this happened we’d have paradise and heaven right here. All pains and … Continue reading
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
Filed under Flesh, Food and Drink, Prayer, Sin, Theology of the Cross, Worship
We were simply laughed at because we were such pious monks. A Christian was taken to be nothing but a fool.
To the present day one doesn’t know for sure where any of the apostles is buried. No doubt God didn’t wish us to know this in order that we might avoid idolatry. However, this is quite certain, that most of … Continue reading
Thus it was with the pilgrimages. New ones arose daily
Thus it was with the pilgrimages. New ones arose daily, to Grimmenthal, to Eicha, to Birnbaum, to Regensburg, and so many “Our Dear Ladies.” There was hardly a chapel or altar that did not blossom into a place of pilgrimage. … Continue reading
Filed under Sin
Because they failed to keep the first covenant, he wants to establish a new covenant they can keep
The Jews claim that the promised Messiah’s advent is being delayed as a result of their sin. Quite to the contrary, God here declares that he will make a new covenant or law, unlike Moses’ covenant or law, and that … Continue reading
Stealing is no art. It’s deception, manual dexterity. Presto, and the stuff is gone!
“Stealing is no art. It’s deception, manual dexterity. Presto, and the stuff is gone! That’s how the gypsies were.” Then he [Martin Luther] spoke about children and said that they should not be allowed to commit thefts. “However, one ought … Continue reading
Even if reason is able to recite the Ten Commandments…
Even if reason is able to recite the Ten Commandments and is aware that we should not have other gods, it is still not smart enough to detect how corrupt human nature has become through its birth from Adam. Much … Continue reading
Filed under Law and Gospel, Sin, Works
The words are clear and lucid; they tell us what one should think of Christ.
Behold, the Lamb of God! This is an excellent and splendid testimony of John regarding the introduction of the new rule and kingdom of Christ. It is a powerful statement. The words are clear and lucid; they tell us what … Continue reading
Filed under Grace, Law and Gospel, Sin
At the last judgment Eve’s distress will exceed that of all women because…
Martin Luther on the Grief of Eve “At the last judgment Eve’s distress will exceed that of all women because no woman has ever come upon the earth who was more sorrowful than she was. Accordingly other women should not … Continue reading
Filed under Sin
He who does not know Christ does not know God hidden in suffering. Therefore he prefers works to suffering…
Martin Luther on the Theology of the Cross This is clear: He who does not know Christ does not know God hidden in suffering. Therefore he prefers works to suffering, glow to the cross, strength to weakness, wisdom to folly, … Continue reading
Filed under Sin, Theology of the Cross
