"I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is
neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me
God. Amen."
I appreciate how Martin Luther stand his faith because he didn't renounce his faith in spite of great circumstances or even to the point of death. It reminded me of how we are blessed today because someone stand their faith and today we are able to enjoy the grace of God. During the time when the ISIS beheaded 21 Christians they were asked to renounce their faith but they didn't renounce. Even some of them sang when they were going to be beheaded. They endure and have joy while facing the kind of death they were experiencing. Martin Luther is a priest but it is amazing how God transformed him and how he stood firm on his faith that is based on the truth eventhough how he was being persecuted by the Catholics from which he came from. Today, Christians also are facing persecutions and some are convince to deny their faith in Jesus Christ especially Christians who are living in the Middle East they were being offered a big salary just to become a Muslim convert.
That is true ate Dory. I also do appreciate Martin Luther and praise God for the courage He has given to stand regardless of what people may advise you. If we imagine ourselves back then and be on the same shoes of Martin, would we also do such thing? Whereby, we dismiss the thought of recant and stand up to the truth that we have believed in in the light of God's Word.
It's sad to think that many of the priest before are against of what Luther stand for. He stand for his faith in God and about the salvation. Salvation can be gain only by faith and it is God's gift to us (Eph. 2:8-9). I appreciate how he stand for it. Even if it will cut off his life but he stand for it for the sake of what the Bible says. I question myself if I will stand my faith even someone will persecute me? I was reflecting that thing, then I realize that I can do it because God is so faithful to me even i will be in the point of death, He is with me
It's so sad to think that priests or bishops way back then persuades people to do things that are no longer abiding to God's biblical truth. Thy were implying self-indulgence on every city or country due to their plan envisioned. To be specific, the Pope at that time thought of himself as heir of Peter's obligation or mission, where he ought to finish what was started or planned of. Due to that, peoples faith were deceived, and the Bible's teachings about salvation specifically were deviated. I firmly be on the side of Martin Luther of doing the best he can to enlighten the mind of those uneducated people, who were just following the teachings about saving your family or relatives from the Purgatory. It takes great courage to stand out in the crowd or to do the right thing. And that's what Martin Luther did. He did not tolerate any mischief in the church. All of us know that the person will be punished or be sentenced to death if they have done something wrong in the yes of the people. In spite of, Martin was clever and knew how to defend himself against all arrows of false accusations. He still stand up his feet and accept bravely the consequences he might encounter in life. But still, God is great and faithful to protect His people from his foes no matter how hard they try. And that how precious and blessed are we who are the children of God.
you are right my friend that many people in the past was being deceived by that wrong teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, because they deviated the Scripture and taught people the teaching like purgatory and indulgence to gain money, how sad.
Same to you, it's so sad to think that those who were ranked as priest and highly regarded as holy servants of God could do such thing. And we can't deny that we are guilty also on that matter in our daily living. Wherein, people may judge your action and weigh it down if it abides to what you have believed in.
If Martin Luther did recant his faith, probably we are still under those hands of men who are blind and does not have the understanding of what's the truth.
Knowing that Martin Luther was a degree holder and was very wise, he could just have depended on his own wit. With this statement he had left, he only proved that he relied only to His God. I could not think of myself as being in that situation, it was between life and death. I could think of my other foot stepping on the cemetery while the other is on the plain ground. In Martin Luther's case, integrity really matters the most. For as long as he knew that what he did was right and was aligned with God's will, he was just confident to declare that he will never ever recant on his belief. So to us in this generation as well, recanting the faith we have does not only show verbally but Christians today are "recanting" in their way of living, thinking and speaking. We can also renounce our faith in the form of how we live. We might not be aware of it but are we really showing others that we are Jesus' followers?
sad to say that it is true in the christian society to today. some might say that they are strong in their faith but how they live their lives is very opposite.
Likeness of Christ seen in life confused the confused by the heart worn on sleeves, just wanted to see Christ from it as clear as it is, while walking towards home.
I also want to agree to your point ate Elai, which signifies putting faith into action. If that is what we believed, can we dare to stand out in the crowd and ignore what they might think about us or the consequences we might face ahead? In a reason that, Christmanship is not only to proclaim, but is also to demonstrate from the inside and out.
Martin Luther is a great example of those who are standing out for the truth. The fact that he defended the truth is because he knew it. He has a wide knowledge of the Bible compared to anyone else in Germany in his time. In this sense he was able to compare what the Roman Catholic Church taught and what the Bible says. As an implication, further knowledge regarding the word if God is very vital. We need to study the word of God well so that we can identify the wrong teachings from the right teachings and so we can defend the truth because our conscience is clear before God. I think this could also be one reason why martin Luther did not recant his belief because in the first place his conscience is clear before the Lord. He did what is in the word of God and so he was not afraid on the consequences that lies if he do not recant. I think he was more afraid of the consequences of doing the opposite.
I like the part when you said papartz that "we need to study the word of God well so we can identify the wrong teachings", and here we can declare God's faithfulness in our lives that he has given us (the students) the opportunity to know more about the truth because of His grace and because of the privilege in studying in a theological College. And in this way, we can refute and not only defend our own faith if it is really needed.
Martin Luther was giving us the example how on how to respond when our belief was being confronted by those who are in the high position but teaching people the practices and belief that contradict to what the Scripture say's, Martin Luther was really a man of God who truly understand what the Scripture say's, he stand on the ground he defended the faith and and without fear facing the emperor and the priest that he will not recant to the truth that where he cling on, I know that by that time Martin Luther experience fear, but God strengthen him and able to defend. We as followers of Jesus Christ when situations like this happened to us, we will do as what Martin Luther did, we will not recant because we know that we stand on the truth, and the same truth will give us strength and courage to defend it. I appreciate also the courage of Martin Luther to oppose the wrong practices that Roman Catholic impose in those days, and it encourage me to do the same, but maybe in a gentle way.
Yes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
Yes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
Yes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
The Lord says, " Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and You shall glorify me". He promised in His word that whenever we call His name He will answer us. I can see how the Lord answer the prayer of Martin Luther. The Lord's work in him was very awesome. When people told him to recant what he believe in, Martin by the grace of God able to stand up what is right in front of people, specially to our KING. He was then one of the best people who stand up what is right. He set an example that we Christian should stand-firm what we are believing about our faith. We do not need to be afraid for those people who wants to destroy our beliefs. Because I do believe we are just passing by in this earth. We are just alien in this world. Our home is in heaven. So, when people mock and want us to deny about what we believing for, let us be reminded that our security is not here but in heaven.
It is right Leizel. What you said about Martin Luther's prayer made me acknowledge that God really is the author of every history on earth, especially in the preservation of Christianity. And it gives hope when you said that our security is in our home which is in heaven.
Martin Luther was well used in the drama of Christianity. Indeed he did played a significant role by which made me aware on how God works in unexpected people's lives, authorities, and events. Thus I realized that those people who are strong in their belief in either right or wrong are able to create a larger impact in every heroic memories of humanity. But knowing that Christ's reality of choosing individuals as his instrument of building such perfect structure is totally unknown. On the other hand, we must also be aware that most huge contributions to this construction is not visible nor recorded in the history at all. These people like Luther can also be an instrument of hope and encouragement to other construction workers of His majesty. Generally speaking, this statement of Martin is obviously grounded by the truth of God's word, hence it was what gave him that courage and apart from it is foolishness.
You are indeed on the right track shong, Luther was not just a ordinary man, He was an instrument of building such perfect structure which is totally not known to most of the people. and that This statement of Luther is extemporary
Romans 8: 38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord". Martin Luther demonstrate his life in this verse. He was a person that no one can moved but only God. It is very inspiring seeing him like that and I hope even today, we will also do the same thing. To seek what is right, to fight on what he believed in, to help other people to know Christ,and to seek God's plan in every decision in our lives. Overall,God really used the life of Martin Luther for His glory.
indeed you are right ate ayen. that is why we should also be like Luther, a fighter of truth! we must not let other's criticisms and discouragements cover our light from shinning. Let us continue serving God and standing for his name even when the world will go against us. let us not mind other people's thinking about us but let us put in our hearts and minds that God knows the desires of our heart. :)
Amen Langgerts!!. no one can separate us from god's love. and because of that we should share His word, so that, others may also know that they are loved by our God. Let's stand up!!!
I agree with you Yen, the life of Luther was the very great example to us a Christian that we should not be ashamed with the gospel that brings salvation to those who believe. And I really appreciate how Luther stand his faith even it takes risks in his life. This is an encouragement to us to also stand with the faith that we have in Jesus knowing that despite all the challenge He is still in control.
Martin Luther was for me, a stand-out Christian, He stood among all, he stood for what He believes and that I salute him for his great integrity in which, showed a great example to all the other Christians out there, including us, to never be afraid to die for Him, as He had never, in doubt, died for us. It was not easy, Luther did a magnificent act as to show that His love for God is greater than his love for himself, he showed humility and love not a selfish one but one that glorifies God and God alone. By that, Martin Luther, got my heart, he got my respect and love.
Indeed, you are right the son of light. His life is a great example for us not to fear death for his glory and the expansion of his kingdom, for we know that dying for him cost more than renouncing our faith for him.
Indeed, you are right the son of light. His life is a great example for us not to fear death for his glory and the expansion of his kingdom, for we know that dying for him cost more than renouncing our faith for him.
In our kitchen devotion for this week, we talked about "standing in the crowd". Our theme song titled "Stand for Jesus" And for me, it is a reminder always that, I need to stand for the Glory of our God. It is not easy, for you need to sacrifice, you need to denied yourself, you may became strangers to others but it is worth it and rewarding. This is our temporary home, but it doesn't mean we should not do our part as a follower of Christ. God transformed us in order to reach other people and to become his follower also. Martin Luther stand from the crowd for he knew deep in his heart that, when he stands, he is not standing alone but he stands with Christ. And as a Christian today we should do the same thing. We need to stand for the glory of God. Look beyond and be part of God's working hand in each of one's lives. Spreading God's word and let others hear it and so, they may believe. I believe that God who works in the past is the same God who works us today. Stand up for Jesus!
Standing up for Jesus is pretty much easy to say. But it really is hard to do. The question we should ask ourselves is, are we willing to die for Jesus? When we face the situation of being in a shoot-to-kill event, forcing us to recant or to die, would we actually say that we would die for Christ?
As for me, Martin Luther truly inspires many believers to stand in the truth. His bold words had stirred our imagination and captived us in a broader sense. I admire his courage as he refused to recant and firmly stand of what we believe that we are saved by God and it is by grace through faith alone and on account of Christ alone. This rekindle us to firmly stand of our orthodox . Faith in Christ worth the risk. It is tough faith a constant commitment to hang on and believe God against all odds, no matter what. And so we are too, can and should say," Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise". Stand up for Jesus.
True ate Elai, it can be a form of veneration or just like what the princes did, surrender our lives to fight for our faith by letting them cut our head off.
This week has been so tough and the Word of God also never stops to remind us this Truth: that we are to get out of the crowd, the world, the system, the boring rituals, and has the strong grip of self security. Now it is a challenge for us to get out and Stand! Stand for Jesus! And Martin Luther, our fellow brother in Christ, has become the epitome of a Christian in his time, even to us today. His influence is still penetrating to the hearts of every believer. In this generation, we need people like Martin Luther, people who are not afraid to get out of the world, and stands for Jesus, people who choose to live a dangerous yet adventurous life for the sake of Christ. May his example not just be seen and felt like a vapor, but will serve as an engine to each one of us, to choose what is not selfish but only for the glory of our God alone!
Or we can be the "Martin" ourselves. Not necessarily to put our lives at risk but to share the truth in our own little ways and not being ashamed of what we believe in.
Luther exemplified bravery for believers. His answer cost him death but he was not shaken with the fear of being executed. The title that was given to him as the father of reformation truly fits him for he stood his ground in faith and what he believed in which caused the dissemination of truth and refutation against indulgences and idolatry in the Catholic church. This proves that our faith is worth fighting for by the way how God preserved his life in spite threats of probable death sentence if he won't recant. Luther's life serves as a reminder that when we fight for our faith, we are not fighting alone but God is with us. We should not be afraid.
the life of Martin Luther inspired me more on to stand the truth of what is in the truth upon the gospel.Martin's Luther bravery became a fruit in the image of Christianity even before in Luther's time and now I can see in a news Christians are beheading because of not denying their faith in this we can reflect in it and see it of what the Bible say about showing our faith through the letters of Apostle Paul on to stand Firm in the Faith in other term hold on to the faith. believing what we believe in the gospel is Faith, faith that shows faith is believing in the faith because we cannot have faith in God when we are not believing in Him through Christ works. in Luthers barvery I remember in the book of Daniel, Daniel 11:32 said "the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action" in this and through Luthers life it encourage me even to us Christians who knows the truth if we know whom we believe in, we stand it firmly.the Bible says the truth will set you free.
the life of Martin Luther inspired me more on to stand the truth of what is in the truth upon the gospel.Martin's Luther bravery became a fruit in the image of Christianity even before in Luther's time and now I can see in a news Christians are beheading because of not denying their faith in this we can reflect in it and see it of what the Bible say about showing our faith through the letters of Apostle Paul on to stand Firm in the Faith in other term hold on to the faith. believing what we believe in the gospel is Faith, faith that shows faith is believing in the faith because we cannot have faith in God when we are not believing in Him through Christ works. in Luthers barvery I remember in the book of Daniel, Daniel 11:32 said "the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action" in this and through Luthers life it encourage me even to us Christians who knows the truth if we know whom we believe in, we stand it firmly.the Bible says the truth will set you free.
You're right bradir, it should be an encouragement for every Christians to stand on what they believed in. It was a proof on Martin's life that he did not trust on his own but to God.
Martin Luther was a man who exemplified to stand in the crowd with his great faith and not ashamed to announce in the world. I really appreciate how Luther defended his faith to the authorities even it takes his life. And this is supposed to be followed by us Christians but sometimes we are afraid to stand with our faith because of persecution, we do not want to be hurt but Luther showed bravery to the world.Why not follow Luther's bravery in standing in the crowd for his faith? Isn't it amazing that we have someone to look up to not just Jesus who is not ashamed to the gospel of truth. This is serve us a great reminder to us that we need to stand the truth and even declare it to the world of what we have believe in to let them know that there is God who loves them and even gave his life for us.
I agree on what you said ate Jo, it is true that we need to stand for our faith even persecution ahead of it. We should be brave to tell the Gospel to the people because they are also deserving to know about it.
Standing on your ground is not easy but standing for our God is rewarding. To speak for the truth is to speak for God. Martin Luther is a great example of faith and endurance. He endured all the testings of his faith. He chose to stand on the truth. Despite of the pressures and every bad effects of it, he still ended up glorifying God. He did not recant his teachings for he know that those teachings are the truth. Luther was not a selfish man, he seeks for the truth and shares it to others. He was not unresponsive. He spread the message of truth to keep the people away from false religious teachings and let them see the other side which light can be seen. The life of Martin Luther is indeed a worthy to be followed footprints. These days are dangerous. People keeps on making their own beliefs. they tend to believe to the things which comforts them, but the truth that slaps are not being accepted. We, Christians, like Luther, we are suppose to be responsive. responsive in such a way that if someone questions our beliefs, we are ready to explain it. We must be courageous enough to stand on the faith that we believe in. along with that we must do it with love, gentleness, and humility
Yes that's correct. We all need to stand for the truth of what the Bible said about it. The truth will set us free. Luther is doing it and we also must stand of what God is doing in our life and even to the point of death, hold on to your faith in God.
Many believers today have this kind of "Private Faith". These are the one who are afraid to let others know about what they believed in because of fear to be questioned. In Martin Luther's life, he exemplified a life that trusted God and not in his own. He allowed the truth to revealed than preserved his life and compromise his faith. He's an example of a man of God who was willing to deny everything for the purpose of the Gospel. His life was also an encouragement for us not to stay on milk teachings but on solid spiritual food. Every churches should teach and preach the foundations of faith so that when false teaching arise, believers can defend the truth.
I agree with you bradir that spiritual foundatio through teaching and preaching can lead the feet to stand in the faith, like also what Jesus say build a house upon the rock so we as the minister of God has a big opportunity to teach and preach the truth in the gospel.
Standing in faith in God between life and death is very difficult. Martin is a very good man as an example of standing firm in His faith and belief. He knows that what he believe is right and it is what the Bible says which is our standard of all, the Word of God. He show his total dependent in God that he can do nothing to save his life but he ask help from God that as long as he will stand in his faith and belief, God will make a way to save his life. As we saw and learned that Martin success from this event, he did not recant for it is supported by the Word of God what he is fighting for. In this event, of course the center is God. Through the life of Luther we can see the faithfulness, loving God, etc. God also can use our lives to show his greatness and glory to other people. Christians are to stand in the truth!
I also agree with you Erick that standing on our faith in God between life and death situation is very difficult for us human. But Martin Luther show to us that we don't have anything to be afraid of because we know that our faith will not be in vain and the God that we are serving now is the true God. We need to stand firm with our faith to him even our life will be the consequence of standing on our faith to Him.
I agree to you brother. Even if it is difficult but we all know God is with us. He promised that He will be with us wherever we go. We need to hold on the hope and promise of God.
I can say that Martin Luther was a great example to every Christian, he stood for his faith even his life was the exchanged of it. He did not renounced on what he believed in but was firm and confident about his faith. He also modeled to every Christian to relied on God no matter what. It is a great reminder to every Christian that we have hope if we are in Christ, just believe in His power and always relied on Him. Even today renouncing your faith still exist, theres some places that Christians were persecuted and being forced to renounced their faith, if not they will be beheaded. Our faith in Christ is matter most because we have hope that after death we can gain new life and live in the presence of God. STAND FOR JESUS!
The life of Martin Luther was a great testimony and encouragement for all of us believers of Christ that that will come that our faith to Him will be tested. If that time will come to us Martin show to us that we need to stand firm with our faith and ready to defend our faith against those people who will try to persecute us. But Luther encourage not people in his time to believe in God and trust in him alone and not just in his time but also he want us to see that being a follower of Christ is not that easy but there is joy in serving Him even there is persecution towards us. We don't be afraid defend our faith and show to those people that what we believe and to whom we believe is the true God that is worth it of our praises. Our faith to Him is the only we that we will be forgiven by our sins and to enter in His kingdom.
It's sad to think that many of the priest before are against of what Luther stand for. He stand for his faith in God and about the salvation. Salvation can be gain only by faith and it is God's gift to us (Eph. 2:8-9). I appreciate how he stand for it. Even if it will cut off his life but he stand for it for the sake of what the Bible says. I question myself if I will stand my faith even someone will persecute me? I was reflecting that thing, then I realize that I can do it because God is so faithful to me even i will be in the point of death, He is with me
I agree. Many priests and church leaders and even emperors have been blinded by tradition and greed of others to the truth. What they needed was an eye opener to make them see the truth of what Luther had been trying to tell them.
In a world we are living, we are strangers people here do not understand the kind of faith that we have just as what happened to Luther. In his statement he completely surrender everything to God and remain faithful to His Words, rather than being safe yet to compromise. Culture, belief, values, tradition, and even religion itself is one cause that many Christians sweep away for they compromise to it, and was not able to stand against it. God's Word is not base on our capability and safety, it is base on its truth. What is freedom when it means danger to the gospel.
In a world we are living, we are strangers people here do not understand the kind of faith that we have just as what happened to Luther. In his statement he completely surrender everything to God and remain faithful to His Words, rather than being safe yet to compromise. Culture, belief, values, tradition, and even religion itself is one cause that many Christians sweep away for they compromise to it, and was not able to stand against it. God's Word is not base on our capability and safety, it is base on its truth. What is freedom when it means danger to the gospel.
I agree with Biloy. They think that we are crazy because of our faith. Some says that we are Jesus Freak. Luther did what does his heart shouting. I would say that it really gives impact to what we are right now.
Martin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also do the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
Martin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also do the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
Martin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
I would say that Martin was courageous not to recant. He really stood of what was in his heart. He stood on his faith. He was been misunderstood of what he did. He is the man also that really brave to questions the teachings of the RCC. I would say that if we stand for the truth there is really challenges that will happen. Sometimes it will cost your life but for me it is really worth to die for the truth. God wants us to hold on to Him and we need to stand for the truth and for our faith.
If I were Luther, I too, would not recant. I know the truth and must therefore do what I can within my power to uphold this belief and this stand. This might be an eye opener to others. If Luther was killed at that instant for not recanting, then many would believe that he had a reason, a deep and important one, to die for. I believe that Luther gave importance to what he believed in even at the risk of losing his life and endangering the others who surround him, like family and friends. It was brave for Luther to do so, that many great saints and leaders would be embarrassed to even compare themselves or be compared to Luther.
I appreciate how Martin Luther stand his faith because he didn't renounce his faith in spite of great circumstances or even to the point of death. It reminded me of how we are blessed today because someone stand their faith and today we are able to enjoy the grace of God. During the time when the ISIS beheaded 21 Christians they were asked to renounce their faith but they didn't renounce. Even some of them sang when they were going to be beheaded. They endure and have joy while facing the kind of death they were experiencing. Martin Luther is a priest but it is amazing how God transformed him and how he stood firm on his faith that is based on the truth eventhough how he was being persecuted by the Catholics from which he came from. Today, Christians also are facing persecutions and some are convince to deny their faith in Jesus Christ especially Christians who are living in the Middle East they were being offered a big salary just to become a Muslim convert.
ReplyDeleteThat is true ate Dory. I also do appreciate Martin Luther and praise God for the courage He has given to stand regardless of what people may advise you. If we imagine ourselves back then and be on the same shoes of Martin, would we also do such thing? Whereby, we dismiss the thought of recant and stand up to the truth that we have believed in in the light of God's Word.
DeleteIt's sad to think that many of the priest before are against of what Luther stand for. He stand for his faith in God and about the salvation. Salvation can be gain only by faith and it is God's gift to us (Eph. 2:8-9). I appreciate how he stand for it. Even if it will cut off his life but he stand for it for the sake of what the Bible says. I question myself if I will stand my faith even someone will persecute me? I was reflecting that thing, then I realize that I can do it because God is so faithful to me even i will be in the point of death, He is with me
DeleteIt's so sad to think that priests or bishops way back then persuades people to do things that are no longer abiding to God's biblical truth. Thy were implying self-indulgence on every city or country due to their plan envisioned. To be specific, the Pope at that time thought of himself as heir of Peter's obligation or mission, where he ought to finish what was started or planned of. Due to that, peoples faith were deceived, and the Bible's teachings about salvation specifically were deviated. I firmly be on the side of Martin Luther of doing the best he can to enlighten the mind of those uneducated people, who were just following the teachings about saving your family or relatives from the Purgatory. It takes great courage to stand out in the crowd or to do the right thing. And that's what Martin Luther did. He did not tolerate any mischief in the church. All of us know that the person will be punished or be sentenced to death if they have done something wrong in the yes of the people. In spite of, Martin was clever and knew how to defend himself against all arrows of false accusations. He still stand up his feet and accept bravely the consequences he might encounter in life. But still, God is great and faithful to protect His people from his foes no matter how hard they try. And that how precious and blessed are we who are the children of God.
ReplyDeleteyou are right my friend that many people in the past was being deceived by that wrong teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, because they deviated the Scripture and taught people the teaching like purgatory and indulgence to gain money, how sad.
DeleteSame to you, it's so sad to think that those who were ranked as priest and highly regarded as holy servants of God could do such thing. And we can't deny that we are guilty also on that matter in our daily living. Wherein, people may judge your action and weigh it down if it abides to what you have believed in.
DeleteIf Martin Luther did recant his faith, probably we are still under those hands of men who are blind and does not have the understanding of what's the truth.
DeleteAmen, God protects His people against those who have bad intentions towards them. He uphold us in His right hand.
ReplyDeleteKnowing that Martin Luther was a degree holder and was very wise, he could just have depended on his own wit. With this statement he had left, he only proved that he relied only to His God. I could not think of myself as being in that situation, it was between life and death. I could think of my other foot stepping on the cemetery while the other is on the plain ground. In Martin Luther's case, integrity really matters the most. For as long as he knew that what he did was right and was aligned with God's will, he was just confident to declare that he will never ever recant on his belief.
ReplyDeleteSo to us in this generation as well, recanting the faith we have does not only show verbally but Christians today are "recanting" in their way of living, thinking and speaking. We can also renounce our faith in the form of how we live. We might not be aware of it but are we really showing others that we are Jesus' followers?
sad to say that it is true in the christian society to today. some might say that they are strong in their faith but how they live their lives is very opposite.
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DeleteLikeness of Christ seen in life confused the confused by the heart worn on sleeves, just wanted to see Christ from it as clear as it is, while walking towards home.
DeleteI also want to agree to your point ate Elai, which signifies putting faith into action. If that is what we believed, can we dare to stand out in the crowd and ignore what they might think about us or the consequences we might face ahead? In a reason that, Christmanship is not only to proclaim, but is also to demonstrate from the inside and out.
DeleteMartin Luther is a great example of those who are standing out for the truth. The fact that he defended the truth is because he knew it. He has a wide knowledge of the Bible compared to anyone else in Germany in his time. In this sense he was able to compare what the Roman Catholic Church taught and what the Bible says. As an implication, further knowledge regarding the word if God is very vital. We need to study the word of God well so that we can identify the wrong teachings from the right teachings and so we can defend the truth because our conscience is clear before God. I think this could also be one reason why martin Luther did not recant his belief because in the first place his conscience is clear before the Lord. He did what is in the word of God and so he was not afraid on the consequences that lies if he do not recant. I think he was more afraid of the consequences of doing the opposite.
ReplyDeleteI like the part when you said papartz that "we need to study the word of God well so we can identify the wrong teachings", and here we can declare God's faithfulness in our lives that he has given us (the students) the opportunity to know more about the truth because of His grace and because of the privilege in studying in a theological College. And in this way, we can refute and not only defend our own faith if it is really needed.
DeleteConfidence comes when you are sure of what you are believing and where you put your faith!
DeleteMartin Luther was giving us the example how on how to respond when our belief was being confronted by those who are in the high position but teaching people the practices and belief that contradict to what the Scripture say's, Martin Luther was really a man of God who truly understand what the Scripture say's, he stand on the ground he defended the faith and and without fear facing the emperor and the priest that he will not recant to the truth that where he cling on, I know that by that time Martin Luther experience fear, but God strengthen him and able to defend. We as followers of Jesus Christ when situations like this happened to us, we will do as what Martin Luther did, we will not recant because we know that we stand on the truth, and the same truth will give us strength and courage to defend it.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate also the courage of Martin Luther to oppose the wrong practices that Roman Catholic impose in those days, and it encourage me to do the same, but maybe in a gentle way.
Yes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
DeleteYes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
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DeleteYes, it was so true that Martin also felt afraid but he was so brave in answering that He won't recant. Those things happened because the Lord is in control.
DeleteMartin,as human as he was, tend to fail but as he fully depend to our Master, he is able to stand firmly by the help and the grace of God.
DeleteThe Lord says, " Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and You shall glorify me". He promised in His word that whenever we call His name He will answer us. I can see how the Lord answer the prayer of Martin Luther. The Lord's work in him was very awesome. When people told him to recant what he believe in, Martin by the grace of God able to stand up what is right in front of people, specially to our KING. He was then one of the best people who stand up what is right. He set an example that we Christian should stand-firm what we are believing about our faith. We do not need to be afraid for those people who wants to destroy our beliefs. Because I do believe we are just passing by in this earth. We are just alien in this world. Our home is in heaven.
ReplyDeleteSo, when people mock and want us to deny about what we believing for, let us be reminded that our security is not here but in heaven.
It is right Leizel. What you said about Martin Luther's prayer made me acknowledge that God really is the author of every history on earth, especially in the preservation of Christianity. And it gives hope when you said that our security is in our home which is in heaven.
DeleteFor as long as we are secure with God's promises, no human being could not take away our faith in God :)
DeleteMartin Luther was well used in the drama of Christianity. Indeed he did played a significant role by which made me aware on how God works in unexpected people's lives, authorities, and events. Thus I realized that those people who are strong in their belief in either right or wrong are able to create a larger impact in every heroic memories of humanity. But knowing that Christ's reality of choosing individuals as his instrument of building such perfect structure is totally unknown. On the other hand, we must also be aware that most huge contributions to this construction is not visible nor recorded in the history at all. These people like Luther can also be an instrument of hope and encouragement to other construction workers of His majesty. Generally speaking, this statement of Martin is obviously grounded by the truth of God's word, hence it was what gave him that courage and apart from it is foolishness.
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed on the right track shong, Luther was not just a ordinary man, He was an instrument of building such perfect structure which is totally not known to most of the people. and that This statement of Luther is extemporary
DeleteRomans 8: 38-39
ReplyDelete"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord".
Martin Luther demonstrate his life in this verse. He was a person that no one can moved but only God. It is very inspiring seeing him like that and I hope even today, we will also do the same thing. To seek what is right, to fight on what he believed in, to help other people to know Christ,and to seek God's plan in every decision in our lives. Overall,God really used the life of Martin Luther for His glory.
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Deleteindeed you are right ate ayen. that is why we should also be like Luther, a fighter of truth! we must not let other's criticisms and discouragements cover our light from shinning. Let us continue serving God and standing for his name even when the world will go against us. let us not mind other people's thinking about us but let us put in our hearts and minds that God knows the desires of our heart. :)
DeleteAmen Langgerts!!. no one can separate us from god's love. and because of that we should share His word, so that, others may also know that they are loved by our God. Let's stand up!!!
DeleteI agree with you Yen, the life of Luther was the very great example to us a Christian that we should not be ashamed with the gospel that brings salvation to those who believe. And I really appreciate how Luther stand his faith even it takes risks in his life. This is an encouragement to us to also stand with the faith that we have in Jesus knowing that despite all the challenge He is still in control.
DeleteAmen. No one can separate us from God and He can use us for His glory alone☺
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ReplyDeleteMartin Luther was for me, a stand-out Christian, He stood among all, he stood for what He believes and that I salute him for his great integrity in which, showed a great example to all the other Christians out there, including us, to never be afraid to die for Him, as He had never, in doubt, died for us. It was not easy, Luther did a magnificent act as to show that His love for God is greater than his love for himself, he showed humility and love not a selfish one but one that glorifies God and God alone. By that, Martin Luther, got my heart, he got my respect and love.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, you are right the son of light. His life is a great example for us not to fear death for his glory and the expansion of his kingdom, for we know that dying for him cost more than renouncing our faith for him.
DeleteIndeed, you are right the son of light. His life is a great example for us not to fear death for his glory and the expansion of his kingdom, for we know that dying for him cost more than renouncing our faith for him.
DeleteIn our kitchen devotion for this week, we talked about "standing in the crowd". Our theme song titled "Stand for Jesus" And for me, it is a reminder always that, I need to stand for the Glory of our God. It is not easy, for you need to sacrifice, you need to denied yourself, you may became strangers to others but it is worth it and rewarding. This is our temporary home, but it doesn't mean we should not do our part as a follower of Christ. God transformed us in order to reach other people and to become his follower also.
ReplyDeleteMartin Luther stand from the crowd for he knew deep in his heart that, when he stands, he is not standing alone but he stands with Christ. And as a Christian today we should do the same thing. We need to stand for the glory of God.
Look beyond and be part of God's working hand in each of one's lives. Spreading God's word and let others hear it and so, they may believe.
I believe that God who works in the past is the same God who works us today.
Stand up for Jesus!
Standing up for Jesus is pretty much easy to say. But it really is hard to do. The question we should ask ourselves is, are we willing to die for Jesus? When we face the situation of being in a shoot-to-kill event, forcing us to recant or to die, would we actually say that we would die for Christ?
DeleteAs for me, Martin Luther truly inspires many believers to stand in the truth. His bold words had stirred our imagination and captived us in a broader sense. I admire his courage as he refused to recant and firmly stand of what we believe that we are saved by God and it is by grace through faith alone and on account of Christ alone. This rekindle us to firmly stand of our orthodox . Faith in Christ worth the risk. It is tough faith a constant commitment to hang on and believe God against all odds, no matter what. And so we are too, can and should say," Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise". Stand up for Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI realize that kneeling for Jesus is also appropriate and powerful :)
DeleteTrue ate Elai, it can be a form of veneration or just like what the princes did, surrender our lives to fight for our faith by letting them cut our head off.
DeleteThis week has been so tough and the Word of God also never stops to remind us this Truth: that we are to get out of the crowd, the world, the system, the boring rituals, and has the strong grip of self security.
ReplyDeleteNow it is a challenge for us to get out and Stand! Stand for Jesus!
And Martin Luther, our fellow brother in Christ, has become the epitome of a Christian in his time, even to us today. His influence is still penetrating to the hearts of every believer.
In this generation, we need people like Martin Luther, people who are not afraid to get out of the world, and stands for Jesus, people who choose to live a dangerous yet adventurous life for the sake of Christ.
May his example not just be seen and felt like a vapor, but will serve as an engine to each one of us, to choose what is not selfish but only for the glory of our God alone!
Or we can be the "Martin" ourselves. Not necessarily to put our lives at risk but to share the truth in our own little ways and not being ashamed of what we believe in.
DeleteLuther exemplified bravery for believers. His answer cost him death but he was not shaken with the fear of being executed. The title that was given to him as the father of reformation truly fits him for he stood his ground in faith and what he believed in which caused the dissemination of truth and refutation against indulgences and idolatry in the Catholic church. This proves that our faith is worth fighting for by the way how God preserved his life in spite threats of probable death sentence if he won't recant. Luther's life serves as a reminder that when we fight for our faith, we are not fighting alone but God is with us. We should not be afraid.
ReplyDeletethe life of Martin Luther inspired me more on to stand the truth of what is in the truth upon the gospel.Martin's Luther bravery became a fruit in the image of Christianity even before in Luther's time and now I can see in a news Christians are beheading because of not denying their faith in this we can reflect in it and see it of what the Bible say about showing our faith through the letters of Apostle Paul on to stand Firm in the Faith in other term hold on to the faith. believing what we believe in the gospel is Faith, faith that shows faith is believing in the faith because we cannot have faith in God when we are not believing in Him through Christ works. in Luthers barvery I remember in the book of Daniel, Daniel 11:32 said "the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action" in this and through Luthers life it encourage me even to us Christians who knows the truth if we know whom we believe in, we stand it firmly.the Bible says the truth will set you free.
ReplyDeletethe life of Martin Luther inspired me more on to stand the truth of what is in the truth upon the gospel.Martin's Luther bravery became a fruit in the image of Christianity even before in Luther's time and now I can see in a news Christians are beheading because of not denying their faith in this we can reflect in it and see it of what the Bible say about showing our faith through the letters of Apostle Paul on to stand Firm in the Faith in other term hold on to the faith. believing what we believe in the gospel is Faith, faith that shows faith is believing in the faith because we cannot have faith in God when we are not believing in Him through Christ works. in Luthers barvery I remember in the book of Daniel, Daniel 11:32 said "the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action" in this and through Luthers life it encourage me even to us Christians who knows the truth if we know whom we believe in, we stand it firmly.the Bible says the truth will set you free.
ReplyDeleteYou're right bradir, it should be an encouragement for every Christians to stand on what they believed in. It was a proof on Martin's life that he did not trust on his own but to God.
DeleteMartin Luther was a man who exemplified to stand in the crowd with his great faith and not ashamed to announce in the world. I really appreciate how Luther defended his faith to the authorities even it takes his life. And this is supposed to be followed by us Christians but sometimes we are afraid to stand with our faith because of persecution, we do not want to be hurt but Luther showed bravery to the world.Why not follow Luther's bravery in standing in the crowd for his faith? Isn't it amazing that we have someone to look up to not just Jesus who is not ashamed to the gospel of truth. This is serve us a great reminder to us that we need to stand the truth and even declare it to the world of what we have believe in to let them know that there is God who loves them and even gave his life for us.
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DeleteI agree on what you said ate Jo, it is true that we need to stand for our faith even persecution ahead of it. We should be brave to tell the Gospel to the people because they are also deserving to know about it.
DeleteStanding on your ground is not easy but standing for our God is rewarding.
ReplyDeleteTo speak for the truth is to speak for God. Martin Luther is a great example of faith and endurance. He endured all the testings of his faith. He chose to stand on the truth. Despite of the pressures and every bad effects of it, he still ended up glorifying God. He did not recant his teachings for he know that those teachings are the truth. Luther was not a selfish man, he seeks for the truth and shares it to others. He was not unresponsive. He spread the message of truth to keep the people away from false religious teachings and let them see the other side which light can be seen.
The life of Martin Luther is indeed a worthy to be followed footprints. These days are dangerous. People keeps on making their own beliefs. they tend to believe to the things which comforts them, but the truth that slaps are not being accepted. We, Christians, like Luther, we are suppose to be responsive. responsive in such a way that if someone questions our beliefs, we are ready to explain it. We must be courageous enough to stand on the faith that we believe in. along with that we must do it with love, gentleness, and humility
Yes that's correct. We all need to stand for the truth of what the Bible said about it. The truth will set us free. Luther is doing it and we also must stand of what God is doing in our life and even to the point of death, hold on to your faith in God.
DeleteMany believers today have this kind of "Private Faith". These are the one who are afraid to let others know about what they believed in because of fear to be questioned. In Martin Luther's life, he exemplified a life that trusted God and not in his own. He allowed the truth to revealed than preserved his life and compromise his faith. He's an example of a man of God who was willing to deny everything for the purpose of the Gospel. His life was also an encouragement for us not to stay on milk teachings but on solid spiritual food. Every churches should teach and preach the foundations of faith so that when false teaching arise, believers can defend the truth.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you bradir that spiritual foundatio through teaching and preaching can lead the feet to stand in the faith, like also what Jesus say build a house upon the rock so we as the minister of God has a big opportunity to teach and preach the truth in the gospel.
DeleteStanding in faith in God between life and death is very difficult. Martin is a very good man as an example of standing firm in His faith and belief. He knows that what he believe is right and it is what the Bible says which is our standard of all, the Word of God. He show his total dependent in God that he can do nothing to save his life but he ask help from God that as long as he will stand in his faith and belief, God will make a way to save his life. As we saw and learned that Martin success from this event, he did not recant for it is supported by the Word of God what he is fighting for. In this event, of course the center is God. Through the life of Luther we can see the faithfulness, loving God, etc. God also can use our lives to show his greatness and glory to other people. Christians are to stand in the truth!
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you Erick that standing on our faith in God between life and death situation is very difficult for us human. But Martin Luther show to us that we don't have anything to be afraid of because we know that our faith will not be in vain and the God that we are serving now is the true God. We need to stand firm with our faith to him even our life will be the consequence of standing on our faith to Him.
DeleteI agree to you brother. Even if it is difficult but we all know God is with us. He promised that He will be with us wherever we go. We need to hold on the hope and promise of God.
DeleteI can say that Martin Luther was a great example to every Christian, he stood for his faith even his life was the exchanged of it. He did not renounced on what he believed in but was firm and confident about his faith. He also modeled to every Christian to relied on God no matter what. It is a great reminder to every Christian that we have hope if we are in Christ, just believe in His power and always relied on Him. Even today renouncing your faith still exist, theres some places that Christians were persecuted and being forced to renounced their faith, if not they will be beheaded. Our faith in Christ is matter most because we have hope that after death we can gain new life and live in the presence of God. STAND FOR JESUS!
ReplyDeleteThe life of Martin Luther was a great testimony and encouragement for all of us believers of Christ that that will come that our faith to Him will be tested. If that time will come to us Martin show to us that we need to stand firm with our faith and ready to defend our faith against those people who will try to persecute us. But Luther encourage not people in his time to believe in God and trust in him alone and not just in his time but also he want us to see that being a follower of Christ is not that easy but there is joy in serving Him even there is persecution towards us. We don't be afraid defend our faith and show to those people that what we believe and to whom we believe is the true God that is worth it of our praises. Our faith to Him is the only we that we will be forgiven by our sins and to enter in His kingdom.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to think that many of the priest before are against of what Luther stand for. He stand for his faith in God and about the salvation. Salvation can be gain only by faith and it is God's gift to us (Eph. 2:8-9). I appreciate how he stand for it. Even if it will cut off his life but he stand for it for the sake of what the Bible says. I question myself if I will stand my faith even someone will persecute me? I was reflecting that thing, then I realize that I can do it because God is so faithful to me even i will be in the point of death, He is with me
ReplyDeleteI agree. Many priests and church leaders and even emperors have been blinded by tradition and greed of others to the truth. What they needed was an eye opener to make them see the truth of what Luther had been trying to tell them.
DeleteIn a world we are living, we are strangers people here do not understand the kind of faith that we have just as what happened to Luther. In his statement he completely surrender everything to God and remain faithful to His Words, rather than being safe yet to compromise. Culture, belief, values, tradition, and even religion itself is one cause that many Christians sweep away for they compromise to it, and was not able to stand against it. God's Word is not base on our capability and safety, it is base on its truth. What is freedom when it means danger to the gospel.
ReplyDeleteIn a world we are living, we are strangers people here do not understand the kind of faith that we have just as what happened to Luther. In his statement he completely surrender everything to God and remain faithful to His Words, rather than being safe yet to compromise. Culture, belief, values, tradition, and even religion itself is one cause that many Christians sweep away for they compromise to it, and was not able to stand against it. God's Word is not base on our capability and safety, it is base on its truth. What is freedom when it means danger to the gospel.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Biloy. They think that we are crazy because of our faith. Some says that we are Jesus Freak. Luther did what does his heart shouting. I would say that it really gives impact to what we are right now.
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ReplyDeleteMartin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also do the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
ReplyDeleteMartin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also do the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
ReplyDeleteMartin Luther's faith is a great example for us today especially we are living in a distorted and sinful world. His complete surrender to God is a sign of his deep and strong faith, and this statement of his is an encouragement for us that we should also the same especially when time comes that our faith is at risk or being questioned. He really holds on to what he knows is the truth, and I really admire him for that. He did not recant his faith for he knows that what he believes is the truth,even if his life is at stake. His statement really shows that even if our faith in God cost our life we must still hold on to it, for we know our real home and life is in heaven.
ReplyDeleteI would say that Martin was courageous not to recant. He really stood of what was in his heart. He stood on his faith. He was been misunderstood of what he did. He is the man also that really brave to questions the teachings of the RCC. I would say that if we stand for the truth there is really challenges that will happen. Sometimes it will cost your life but for me it is really worth to die for the truth. God wants us to hold on to Him and we need to stand for the truth and for our faith.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Luther, I too, would not recant. I know the truth and must therefore do what I can within my power to uphold this belief and this stand. This might be an eye opener to others. If Luther was killed at that instant for not recanting, then many would believe that he had a reason, a deep and important one, to die for. I believe that Luther gave importance to what he believed in even at the risk of losing his life and endangering the others who surround him, like family and friends. It was brave for Luther to do so, that many great saints and leaders would be embarrassed to even compare themselves or be compared to Luther.
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