Jews and papists are ungodly wretches; they are two stockings made of one piece of cloth.
Martin LutherFather and Mother are apostles, bishops and priests to their children, for it is they who make them acquainted with the gospel.
Martin LutherThose who turn proud when their praise is sounded, who seek their own glory, not Christ's, or those who are moved by slanders and by infamy, had better leave the ministry of the Word.
Martin LutherAll our experience with history should teach us, when we look back, how badly human wisdom is betrayed when it relies on itself
Martin LutherThe priest is not made. He must be born a priest; must inherit his office. I refer to the new birth-the birth of water and the Spirit. Thus all Christians must became priests, children of God and co-heirs with Christ the Most High Priest.
Martin LutherThere is on earth among all dangers, no more dangerous thing than a richly endowed and adroid reason, especially if she enters into spiritual matters which concern the soul and God. For it is more possible to teach an ass to read than to blind such a reason and lead it right; for reason must be deluded, blinded, and destroyed.
Martin Luther