STEWARD
OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
Thus we arrive at the apostle’s meaning in the
assertion that a minister of Christ is a steward in the mysteries of God. He
should regard himself and insist that others regard him as one who administers
to the household of God nothing but Christ and the things of Christ. In other
words, he should preach the pure Gospel, the true faith that Christ alone is
our life, our way, our wisdom, power, glory, salvation; and that all we accomplish
of ourselves is but death, error, foolishness, weakness, shame and
condemnation. Whosever preaches otherwise should be regarded by none as a
servant of Christ or a steward of the divine treasurer; he should be avoided as
a messenger of the devil.
Luther’s Sermons, Volume 6, page 83
Amen Pastor
ReplyDeleteThat is so important to remember.
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