Whenever one sees a sculpture of Luther, it is with the Holy Bible. Does anyone know of any other way he is ever depicted? One of the three pillars of the Reformation, "Scripture alone," tells the world that Lutherans take their teaching from the Bible. If it is revealed in Holy Scripture, we are bound to teach and confess it. If it is not in Holy Scripture, but merely a human tradition, we are not bound by it. If the tradition is salutary for use and not contrary to Holy Scripture, it may be retained. To stand on "Scripture alone" is an unpopular (and certainly politically incorrect) posture these days. How dare one speak against the mores of society! Yet the Scripture-centered preacher is duty-bound to proclaim the full counsel of God.
And shall be ours forever;
To spread its light from age to age
Shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way,
In death it is our stay.
Lord, grant while worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure
Throughout all generations.
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