Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

LÖHE ON COLOSSIANS 2:15

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. (Col 2:15 NIV) Who would venture to describe the heavenly triumph, when Jesus Christ returned victoriously into heaven on Ascension … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:27

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. (James 1:27 NIV) Even secular people regard looking after … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:26

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. (Jam 1:26 NIV) The apostle postulates that human life is a worship service that is to … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:23-25

Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (Jam 1:22 NIV) Is it possible to be a hearer of the word, but not do what it says? Does not the light and power … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON LUKE 9:57

As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” (Luk 9:57 NIV) He says many thousands of encouraging words to go the best way. He calls you to share his … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 16:14

Jesus Christ says to his disciples: “The Holy Spirit will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you.” (Joh 16:14 NIV) The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus as he makes known the words … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 16:12-13

“I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”  (Joh 16:12-13 NIV) There are things in life that promote and … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. (Jam 1:21 NIV) The word is planted by faithful parents or teachers or pastors. … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:19

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. (Jam 1:19 NIV) Quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry – that sounds nearly like … Continue reading

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