Man is man because he is free to operate within a framework of his destiny. He is free to deliberate, to make decisions, and to choose between alternatives. He is distinguished from animals by his freedom to do evil or to do good and to walk the high road of beauty or tread the low road of ugly degeneracy.
Martin LutherThe Pope is a mere tormentor of conscience. The assembly of his greased and religious crew in praying was altogether like the croaking of frogs, which edified nothing at all.
Martin LutherChrist sayeth not, Abstain from the flesh, from marrying, from housekeeping, etc., as the Papists teach, for that were even to invite the devil and all his fellows to a feast.
Martin LutherI would not give one moment of heaven for all the joy and riches of the world, even if it lasted for thousands and thousands of years.
Martin LutherThe authority of Scripture is greater than the comprehension of the whole of man's reason.
Martin Luther