“ Charity suffers all things, it gives in. Faith suffers nothing; it never yields. ”
Martin Luther, Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (1535). copy citation
Author | Martin Luther |
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Source | Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians |
Topic | suffering faith |
Date | 1535 |
Language | English |
Reference | |
Note | Translated by Theodore Graebner |
Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1549/1549-h/1549-h.htm |
Context
“The pure doctrine takes precedence before charity, apostles, or an angel from heaven.
Let others praise charity and concord to the skies; we magnify the authority of the Word and faith. Charity may be neglected at times without peril, but not the Word and faith. Charity suffers all things, it gives in. Faith suffers nothing; it never yields. Charity is often deceived but is never put out because it has nothing to lose; it continues to do well even to the ungrateful. When it comes to faith and salvation in the midst of lies and errors that parade as truth and deceive many, charity has no voice or vote.”
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