Sin cannot tear you away from him [Christ] even though you commit adultery a hundred times a day and commit as many murders.

Merit is a work for the sake of which Christ gives rewards. But no such work is to be found, for Christ gives by promise. Just as if a prince should say to me, "Come to me in my castle, and I will give you a hundred florins." I do a work, certainly, in going to the castle, but the gift is not given me as the reward of my work in going, but because the prince promised it to me.

We are nothing with all our gifts be they ever so great, except God assist us.

He who believes in God is not careful for the morrow, but labors joyfully and with a great heart. "For He giveth His beloved, as in sleep." They must work and watch, yet never be careful or anxious, but commit all to Him, and live in serene tranquility; with a quiet heart, as one who sleeps safely and quietly.

Prayer, study, and suffering make a pastor.

Sinners are attractive because they are loved; they are not loved because they are attractive.

God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.