He that has but one word of God before him, and out of that word cannot make a sermon, can never be a preacher.

It is neither safe nor prudent to do anything against conscience.

What is it to serve God and to do His will? Nothing else than to show mercy to our neighbor. For it is our own neighbor who needs our service; God in heaven needs it not.

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that the believer would stake his life on it a thousand times.

When Satan tells me I am a sinner he comforts me immeasurably, since Christ died for sinners.

Music is to be praised as second only to the Word of God because by her all the emotions are swayed. That is why there are so many songs and psalms. This precious gift has been bestowed on men alone to remind them that they are created to praise and magnify the Lord.

Snakes and monkeys are subjected to the demon more than other animals. Satan lives in them and possesses them. He uses them to deceive men and to injure them.