I am much afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labour in explaining the Holy Scriptures, and engraving them in the hearts of youth. I advise no one to place his child where the scriptures do not reign paramount. Every institution in which means are not unceasingly occupied with the Word of God must be corrupt.

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From the beginning of my Reformation I have asked God to send me neither dreams, nor visions, nor angels, but to give me the right understanding of His Word, the Holy Scriptures; for as long as I have God's Word, I know that I am walking in His way and that I shall not fall into any error or delusion.

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Peace if possible, truth at all costs.

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I 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.

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

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Every week I preach justification by faith to my people, because every week they forget it.

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The most damnable and pernicious heresy that has ever plagued the mind of man was the idea that somehow he could make himself good enough to deserve to live with an all-holy God.

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Who waits until circumstances completely favor his undertaking, will never accomplish anything.

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The bible is a remarkable fountain: the more one draws and drinks of it, the more it stimulates thirst.

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No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the Cross.

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