He who fears the face of God does not fear the face of man. He who fears the face of man does not fear the face of God.

The exclusion of the weak and insignificant, the seemingly useless people, from a Christian community may actually mean the exclusion of Christ; in the poor brother Christ is knocking at the door.

Joy draws its nourishment from quietness and from the unfathomable.

The future and the hope for the middle class church lies in the renewal of its lifeblood, which is only possible if the church succeeds in winning the working class.

Wherever it pleases God to put man in this world, the Christian must be ready for martyrdom and death. It is only in this way that man learns faith.

Only those who obey can believe, and only those who believe can obey.

The Lord confers great honor on his servants when he brings them suffering.