03 March 2014

Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

If you want to fast, put on mercy and love for the neighbor, so that you may do good for him.—Martin Luther, Commentary on Isaiah 58:6 (AE 17:286).

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  1. In true and good fasting, not only do you give up foods, but you also practice acts of charity. The two go naturally together.

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