Gerhard and Walther

Great is my unrighteousness, but greater far is the righteousness of my Redeemer.—Johann Gerhard, Sacred Meditation VI

We see here that Christianity does not provide new laws about appointed times, places, and other outwardly things. Rather, all Christians have achieved perfect freedom through Christ, and their only commandment is to love.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 758.