The Church is the bride of Christ, and so is every godly soul; let it take heed then not to cling to Satan in an unholy union.—Johann Gerhard, Sacred Meditation XXIII
The fact that even those who believe in Holy Scripture err in articles of faith is not because God’s Word is unclear and misleading, but simply because those believers too often follow their reason, their conceit, their heart, their prejudices, or the authority of man instead of the clear Word of God.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 894.
*Note this is the final post in this particular series. Next week, the first week in Advent, we return to wisdom from Dr. Luther, based mainly on the delightful Day by Day We Magnify Thee. My copy is a little the worse for wear, but wouldn’t trade it for anything. I bought it with money given on my confirmation in 1974:
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