As when my little son John offendeth: if then I should not whip him, but call him to the table unto me, and give him sugar and plums, thereby, I should make him worse, yea should quite spoil him.
Martin LutherIf men only believe enough in Christ they can commit adultery and murder a thousand times a day without periling their salvation.
Martin LutherIf the heart has been reformed by the spirit, it makes use of both the useful and delightful things created and given by God in a holy manner and with thanksgiving.
Martin Luther