Reformation - Dealing with Oppressive Government

The oppressive government of Luther's time with its religious partner learned that trying to kill the messenger did not solve their problem. In fact, the “danger, disaster, and desolations” that Luther had predicted were some of the unintended consequences of the failed attempt at censorship by the state. Luther understood that the real power was in God’s hands, and even the greatest of kings, pharaohs, or potentates could be removed by God at any time. He had seen the inconsistencies in the Papacy and religious and civil councils and therefore, he could no longer submit to their rule over his life. So he gave a powerful witness to all the people present at his trial, and his legacy remains alive today. Luther’s insistence on the principle of sola scriptura continues to be instructive. For as Luther concluded it is only evidence from scripture that can change our stance on an issue of Christian duty. It is neither safe nor honest for Christians to speak against their conscience, for ‘if it is not of faith it is sin.’

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