In this, Luther is committing to the laity the reformation required by God by neglecting the pope and clergy. He then mentions that they should take advantage of Charles V being king of Germany. Luther says this because Charles V is young and inexperienced, and not only that, but also Charles V won the kingship because he had the most money. He then explains that the first thing they must do is to ponder the matter with great diligence, while at the same time not trusting in their own strength and wisdom. If God feels like a good work is being done by one’s own strength and wisdom, then he will destroy it, just like Emperors Frederick, the First and Second, among others. Luther continues by saying that they must remember to wrestle against the rulers of evil, without turning against each other or starting a war. He wants them to act in fear of God and continue to pray to him because he believes that God will help them if they do not try to destroy the Christian faith by themselves. In their opinion, by including the separation of themselves and Rome, had major relevance on the success of Lutheranism. Luther’s writing helped Lutheranism develop during the
In this, Luther is committing to the laity the reformation required by God by neglecting the pope and clergy. He then mentions that they should take advantage of Charles V being king of Germany. Luther says this because Charles V is young and inexperienced, and not only that, but also Charles V won the kingship because he had the most money. He then explains that the first thing they must do is to ponder the matter with great diligence, while at the same time not trusting in their own strength and wisdom. If God feels like a good work is being done by one’s own strength and wisdom, then he will destroy it, just like Emperors Frederick, the First and Second, among others. Luther continues by saying that they must remember to wrestle against the rulers of evil, without turning against each other or starting a war. He wants them to act in fear of God and continue to pray to him because he believes that God will help them if they do not try to destroy the Christian faith by themselves. In their opinion, by including the separation of themselves and Rome, had major relevance on the success of Lutheranism. Luther’s writing helped Lutheranism develop during the