The Door of Fear



"The Smaller the Love, the Greater the Fear" Martin Luther

I came across this quote from Martin Luther, the great German Reformer. It was part of the 95 Theses that he nailed to that door in Wittenberg on Oct 31 many moons ago. It is # 14 to be exact. I really didn't know that it was part of the 95 Theses. The great god of Google had to inform me. Being that Oct 31 is Reformation Day as a result, it seemed wise and good to post.

The practice of Indulgences was what Luther was railing and nailing against, as if money could hasten a release of a soul from Purgatory. As if Christ's death was not enough, once and for all. Fear motivated people to give, not faith. For if they had faith, they would not fear. Unless things are done from love, there is always fear at the door. Love is the only thing that overcomes death. It was what caused Jesus to go to the Cross, and to come out three days later. Be wary of guilt-peddlers, promising relief, instead enslaving souls in a treadmill of works, finding and never seeking.

Romans 13:10

Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.



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