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Martin Luther

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Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German theologian and religious reformer who sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church. His Ninety-Five Theses, posted in 1517, and his translation of the Bible into German transformed Christianity and helped shape the modern world.

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“Pray, and let God worry.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

All Quotes by Martin Luther

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

— Martin Luther

Anniversary

“To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.”

— Martin Luther

God

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

— Martin Luther

Inspirational

“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

Men

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

— Martin Luther

Faith

“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

Peace

“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.”

— Martin Luther

God

“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

Great

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

— Martin Luther

Alone

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

— Martin Luther

Faith

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

— Martin Luther

Music

“Be a sinner and sin strongly, but more strongly have faith and rejoice in Christ.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

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

— Martin Luther

Art

“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

Faith

“Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God.”

— Martin Luther

Art

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

— Martin Luther

Hope

“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

Religion

“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

God

“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

Art

“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

God