The 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 LutherI have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.
Martin LutherIt is not I that smite, stab, and slay, but God and my prince, for my hand and my body are now their servants.
Martin Luther