"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue" (2 Peter 2:5a)
"Saint Peter admonishes them to give evidence of their faith with good works. Since such a great blessing has been given to you through faith that you truly have everything that is God's, he wants to say, add to this, be diligent, do not be lazy, supplement your faith with virtue; that is, let your faith break forth before the people, in order that it may be helpful, busy, powerful, and active, and may do many works and not remain sluggish and sterile. You have a good inheritance and a good field. But see to it that you do not let thistles or weeds grow in it."
Martin Luther
For more Martin Luther quotes see these posts:
Martin Luther on the Grace of God
Martin Luther on the Omnipotence of God
Why We Need the Law (According to Martin Luther)
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