“The kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power, that is, in works and practice. God loves the ‘doers of the word’ in faith and love, and not the ‘mere hearers,’ who, like parrots, have learned to utter certain expressions with readiness.“
Martin Luther
For more Martin Luther quotes see these posts:
What Did Martin Luther Say about the Holy Spirit?
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