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Luther’s transformational idea of justification by faith alone was often misunderstood and misrepresented in the early years of the Reformation. In 1520, with his Wittenberg congregation in mind, Luther set out to clarify the biblical foundation of good works. In doing so he recast the very definitions of “sacred” and “secular” both for his own generation and ours.

themselves to thinking well of their enemies, wishing the best for them, caring and praying for them, and when the time is right, treating them well in word and deed. Whoever attempts this and does not have enough to do for an entire lifetime may prove me a liar and declare all this to be empty talk. Since, however, God will have it this way and not be remunerated otherwise, what does it profit us to go around with great works that are not commanded and to ignore those that are? Therefore, God says:
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