Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

But certain traditions do serve a good purpose in the Church, namely, to preserve order. For not in vain did the Apostle admonish the Corinthians that in the church all things should be done decently and in order. We do not strive for righteousness in these matters; instead, we are trying to educate those who do not know any better, so that they learn to treat sacred things with reverence. We observe Sunday. The bishop prescribes fasting so that prayer can be celebrated more fervently. A day is set aside on which the people are to gather to hear the Word of God and receive the Sacraments. - Urbanus Rhegius, *Preaching the Reformation* p. 79