One is not righteous who does much, but the one who, without work, bel…

Martin Luther
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One is not righteous who does much, but the one who, without work, believes much in Christ. The law says, 'Do this,' and it is never done. Grace says, 'Believe in this,' and everything is already done. ✨ Martin Luther (2012). Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings, p.56, Fortress Press
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One is not righteous who does much, but the one who, without work, believes much in Christ. The law says, 'Do this,' and it is never done. Grace says, 'Believe in this,' and everything is already done. ✨ Martin Luther (2012). Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings, p.56, Fortress Press

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