Martin Luther on Harsh Language
Posted in Cultural Issues, Preaching on September 30th, 2008 1 Comment »
(By Martin Luther)
For any who might suppose that Martin Luther’s 16th-century “harsh language” justifies 21st-century frivolity or filthy talk (especially from the pulpit), we offer these thoughts from Luther himself. The following comes from his sermon on Ephesians 5:3-4.
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“Filthiness”—scandalous talk—is unchaste language suggestive of fornication, uncleanness and carnal sins. It is common in taverns and generally found [...]