"Since, then, Your Majesty and Your Lordship desire a simple reply, I will answer without horns and without teeth. Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason--I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other--my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. God help me" -Martin Luther when questioned by the Archbishop of Trier.
I'm so excited to get out of high school. To go to college and devote more time and energy into studying for Biblical counseling. what could be more exhilarating?
haha i used to think that i would never find a major that i could work in and not grow tired or restless, but--God is so good!--He has pointed me in a direction that i will never grow weary of, will never exhaust my wonder and joy.
Standing on the promises of God, His word and His precepts. Though Martin Luther faced banishment and even a potential death sentence, he never wavered in his absolute assurance in God and His Word.
The more I spend time in the Scriptures, the more I want to meditate on God's ordinances. To allow God's truth to revive and restore my soul.
I want my conscience to be "captive to the Word of God", to answer "without horns and without teeth" to this fallen generation that my hope is in Jesus Christ.
Amen! God is good and will lead us in His perfect will.
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