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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.

It is not fitting, therefore, for the authorities to take it easy and allow sin to rule and for us to remain silent. I should not be so concerned about my property, my honor, or injury done to me that I become angry; but we must defend God’s honor and commandment and punish injury and injustice done to our neighbors—against those over us with the sword, against others with words and penalties, yet with sorrow for all those who have earned that punishment. This noble, fine, and sweet work can be learned
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