Sermon on Soberness and Moderation

Reprinted from Luther's Works, vol. 51, edited by John Doberstein, copyright © 1959 Fortress Press. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. Sermon on Soberness and Moderation against Gluttony and Drunkenness I Pet. 4:7-11 May 18, 1539 This part of [the first] Epistle [of Peter] is an exhortation to good conduct. Those who are Christians are to see to it that they are grateful for grace and redemption and conduct themselves modestly, moderately, and soberly, so that one does not go on...