"It is impossible
that the gospel and the law should dwell together in one heart, for of
necessity, either Christ must yield and give place to the law, or the law to
Christ. The Ap. Paul says: 'They which will be justified through the law, are
fallen from grace.' [Gal. 5]. Therefore, when you are of this mind, that
Christ and the confidence of the law may dwell together in your heart, then
you may know for certain it is not Christ, but the devil that dwells in you,
who under the mask and form of Christ terrifies you. He will have it that you
make yourself righteous through the law, and through your own good
works..[but] the true Christ calls you not into account for your sins, nor
commands you to trust in your own good works, but says 'Come unto me..I will
give you rest.'"
-- M. Luther, _Table Talk_, c. 1566, J. Aurifaber, A.
Lauterbach, Eiselben, Germany
