Gospel-Driven Quote of the Week (12-21-09)
Dec 21, 2009
“…we must learn by all means that forgiveness of sins, Christ, and the Holy Spirit are granted- and granted freely- only when we hear with faith. Even our huge sins and demerits do not stand in the way. We must not consider how great the thing is that is being given and how unworthy we are; otherwise the greatness both of the thing and or our unworthiness will frighten us away. But we must bear in mind that it pleases God to grant this inexpressible gift to us freely- to us who are unworthy…If He is offering it and wants to give it, I do not consider my own sin and unworthiness. No, I consider the fatherly will that He who is giving it has toward me. I accept the greatness of the gift with joy; and I am happy and grateful for such an inestimable gift granted to me in my unworthiness, freely and by hearing with faith,” (Martin Luther, Luther’s Works, vol. 26, p. 214).
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