Martin Luther Quotes

God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.

You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say

Reason is a whore, the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.

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

Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.

Here I stand; I can do no other.

Peace if possible, truth at all costs.

The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn.

The fewer the words, the better the prayer.

Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.

How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'.

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.

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.

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.

Pray, and let God worry.

He who loves not wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long.

As long as we live there is never enough singing.

In his life Christ is an example showing us how to live in his death he is a sacrifice satisfying our sins in his resurrection a conqueror in his ascension a king in his intercession a high priest.

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.

Nothing good ever comes of violence.

All our experience with history should teach us, when we look back, how badly human wisdom is betrayed when it relies on itself

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?

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.

If I had to refute all the other articles of the Jewish faith, I should be obliged to write against them as much and for as long a time as they have used for inventing their lies- that is, longer than two thousand years.

Superstition, idolatry, and hypocrisy have ample wages, but truth goes a begging.

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.

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.

Human reason is like a drunken man on horseback; set it up on one side, and it tumbles over on the other

Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic, although Judas, Ananias, Pilate, or Herod were its author.

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

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