On any concern to be raised.
From Luther's own handwriting in Codex Seidel, R. 96, of the Dresden Library, p. 311, printed by De Wette-Seidemann, vol. VI, p. 419.
Memoriales (Memorials).
Above all, they must be taught to understand the faith and its power and practice, and to learn that the knowledge must be given by God and not by the people.
The Spirit of God is the one who is the most powerful force in the world, and the one who is the most powerful in the world, and the one who is the most powerful in the world, and the one who is the most powerful in the world, and the one who is the most powerful in the world.
But the power of faith is that it justifies us and clothes us with alien righteousness, that is, Christ's, which is the unspeakable gift of the Lord, by which He redeems us from sins and from death and from Satan.
From this it follows that all our efforts and works for justification and salvation have been and still are in vain, which are everywhere invented, increased and defended by orders, ceremonies, or masses and pilgrimages.
The custom of faith is to be servants through love, and that we in turn clothe the brother with our righteousness, wisdom, and all goods, just as we are accepted by Christ and clothed and enriched with his goods.
Therefore it follows that good works are necessary as proofs of the faith that is alive in truth and in deed.
Among the works, however, these are the first: obeying the authorities in all things, promoting peace, honoring princes, praying for all communities, and being concerned about how we can benefit and be beneficial to them.
Then come these: to be subject to the parents, to assist the family, and to nourish them with words and with bread, namely, to serve them in both regiment, of the spirit and of the flesh.
Next, that we be of service to our neighbors in whatever way we can. Among these, the servants of the word are to be placed first, that they may be duly cared for and held in honor. Above all, that this work of ours be insisted upon, namely, prayer, that it be done diligently and zealously for all the already mentioned classes, since we know that God commands it in so many ways, adds His rich promise to it, and is exceedingly pleased with it.
After the works must be taught of the cross and of love against the enemies
and any adversaries, that we should bear all evil and pray for the wicked. Through this custom, hope is obtained and the certainty of our faith and profession.
Finally, there remains the change of ceremonies, of those that are to be kept, removed, and newly introduced, where one must be careful that no innovation is made, unless it is something obviously ungodly, and also that the common people are not left with an impetuosity to change and confuse everything out of a desire for novelty.
And of the interest and income to be regularly collected into the [common] box, out of which the poor and the servants of the church are to be fed.
And of the school to be established for children of both sexes and provided with good teachers.
No. 3325.
Without year and day.