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Martin Luther on Rest from Works-Righteousness - Lutheran (Matthew 11:28-30)

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"The heavy burden is the law we cannot keep, the righteousness we cannot achieve. Christ says: Stop. Rest. Receive. His yoke is easy because it is the yoke of grace, not works. We rest when we stop trying to earn what is freely given." — Martin Luther. Lutheran: rest from works.

Topics & Themes

lawworks-righteousnessreceivegrace not worksfreely given

Scripture References

Matthew 11:28-30

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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