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Martin Luther's Larger and Shorter Catechisms date to 1529. The Shorter Catechism evolved from a collection of Luther's explanations of the Christian faith. The term catechism comes from the Greek word kata-echo, which simply means "to repeat back." Dating back to the fourth century, Latin-speaking Christians used the word catechism to describe the basic instruction given to new Christians. ...

Whatever you lack of good things, expect it of Me, and look to Me for it, and whenever you suffer misfortune and distress, creep and cling to Me. I, yes, I, will give you enough and help you out of every need; only let not your heart cleave to or rest in any other. This I must unfold somewhat more plainly, that it may be understood and perceived by ordinary examples of the contrary. Many a one thinks that he has God and everything in abundance when he has money and possessions; he trusts in them