Tag Archives: humility

5th Sunday in Easter: Cantate Domino…

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Introit from Psalm 98 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged Babes, Bethany, Buxtehude, Children, Col3, compassion, forgive, gentleness, Glorious things, Grievance, humility, hymns, Is12, joy, Kantate, Martin Luther, Mt11, Mt21, Nun freut euch lieben Christen g'mein, Nun freut euch lieben Christen g'men, Patience, peace, Ps 98, Psalms, Salvation, Sing to the Lord, spiritual songs, St. Paul, Sucklings, thankful, Unity, virtues, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Lectionary for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword from Psalm 130: “But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.” (Verse 4). The Introit from Psalm 143: “Hear my prayer, O LORD; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lectionary etc, Pentecost, St. Michaels and all Angels, Uncategorized | Tagged 7x70, Fear, Forgiveness, Humble, humility, Justice, kindness, Love, Micah 6:6-8, Mt18, Phil.1:3-11, Schalksknecht, St. Paul, St. Peter, Unforgiving servant | Leave a comment

Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu and seTswana

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 11th Sunday after Trinity is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the Holy Gospel of St. Luke in the 18th chapter verses … Continue reading →

Posted in Lutheran Order of service | Tagged Humble, humility, Lk18:9-14, Lutheran, Pharisee, Prayer, Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD, Rev. F.J. Mtshali, Sermon, Tax collector, Temple, Tswana, Zulu | Leave a comment

Löhe on Ephesians 4:2

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Eph 4:2 NIV) Since we are called to unity, our life in communion has a common goal. That is why this apostolic instruction. It presupposes the love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged brother, Church, conversion, Eph 4:2, gentle, Humble, humility, Jesus Christ, Love, Mission, Patience, repentance, Unity, virtue | Leave a comment

Löhe on Galatians 6:3-4

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else. (Gal 6:3-4 NIV) Whoever doesn’t think … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged arrogant, deceit, Faith, Fool, Gal 6:3-4, humility, Law, Light, pride | Leave a comment

What is required ?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

You need money to go to war (Friedrich of Prussia), patience in missions (Christoph Johannes), humility to be a Christian (John Calvyn), but you need faith in Jesus Christ’s forgiveness of all your sin to be saved now and forever:

Posted in sermonette or devotion | Tagged Capernaum, Centurion, Confession, conviction, Faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, humility, Jesus Christ, Lk 7:1-10, Money, Patience, Trust | Leave a comment

Löhe on Romans 8:14

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (Rom 8:14 NIV) Whoever is led and motivated by the Spirit of God will discard his own will more and more and even given up temporal desires … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged Bliss, Children, Desire, destination, destruction, Goal, Holy, humility, joy, pleasure, Ro 8:14, Spirit, Suffering | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 15th July 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. (Pro 12:25 NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other. (Col 3:12-13 … Continue reading →

Posted in Losung & Lehrtext | Tagged Comfort, gentleness, Happiness, happy, humility, joy, kindness, Patience | Leave a comment

LÖHE ON 1.PETER 5:5

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1Pe 5:5 NIV) There’s no way around it, brothers! Whoever wants to climb the mountain has to transverse the valley first. Whoever wants to go to Mt. Zion and to … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged 1. Peter 5:5, Faith, Humble, humility, Patience, pride | Leave a comment

LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 4:16

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Therefore I urge you to imitate me. (1Co 4:16 NIV) It is a stain on our protestant congregations otherwise impressive slate that they generally choose their examples from too lowly spheres. Many protestants have the idea that they are just … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged 1.Cor.4:16, challenging, demanding, Discipleship, Example, Follow, humility, motivating, Protestant, self-denial, Spitta, St. Paul, Wilhelm Löhe | Leave a comment