“Whilst a man is persuaded that he has it in his power to contribute anything, be it ever so little, to his salvation, he remains in carnal self-confidence; he is not a self-despairer, and therefore is not duly humbled before God, he believes he may lend a helping hand in his salvation, but on the contrary, whoever is truly convinced that the whole work depends singly on the will of God, such a person renounces his own will and strength; he waits and prays for the operation of God, nor waits and prays in vain” MenBelieveMayLittlesPersonsSelfWholeHelpingHandsWaitingDependsPrayingRemainsSalvationConvincedSelf ConfidenceContraryGods WillVainOperationsRenounceHelping Hand Author:Martin Luther
“This must be our belief when we have a correct knowledge of our own self, and comprehend the true nature of everything; we must be content, and not trouble our mind with seeking a certain final cause for things that have none, or have no other final cause but their own existence, which depends on the Will of God, or, if you prefer, on the Divine Wisdom.” IfsMindSelfCertainBeliefCausesExistenceTroubleDivineDependsFinalsSeekingGods WillTrue NatureDivine Wisdom Book:The Guide for the Perplexed Source: The Guide for the Perplexed