Here I Stand
Posted by tom | Apr 16, 2008
Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Holy Scriptures or by evident reason -- for I can believe neither pope nor councils alone, as it is clear that they have erred repeatedly and contradicted themselves -- I consider myself convicted by the testimony of Holy Scripture, which is my basis; my conscience is captive to the Word of God. Thus I cannot and will not recant, because acting against one's conscience is neither safe nor sound. God help me. Amen.
What Luther Said
When Martin Luther stood up for his ideas at the Diet of Worms, did he really say, "Here I stand?"
by Elesha Coffman
from Issue 34: Martin Luther—The Early Years
The words of 1521 (and their implications) still ring in our ears today.
