There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.
The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.
More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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The point is that the whole lot was wicked. And so were the Galatian Christians. And so are we.
We look for Jesus in all the wrong places because we are looking to glorify ourselves, to reinforce what we already believe to be true, to validate ourselves. But the glorification of Jesus is found in the last place we would ever look, the cross.
God says, “Cross,” and we say, “Glory!” Sometimes – a lot of times – he knocks the glory glasses off our faces.
Christians are given a new name at baptism. We are given the Triune name of Father, Son, and Spirit.
Stop and be enveloped by the unending grace of Christ and his beautiful teachings that touch every corner of life.
Jesus does not say to us, “Try really hard, and you will be better.”
What is supposed to be given by Christ through us for neighbor is used up by us, twisted for our righteous gain.
Love is the ultimate gift from God. To be loved by him for all eternity is truly the ultimate goal.