October 31st.
Reformation Day. The date when, in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Beset by the Papal money-making indulgences that supposedly bought dead relatives out of purgatory (but more importantly raised money for building St Peter's Basilica in Rome) Luther inspired North European revolt against the greedy grip of the Roman Church of his day.
28. It is certain that when the penny jingles into the money-box, gain and avarice can be increased, but the result of the intercession of the Church is in the power of God alone.
Which this evening we might adapt somewhat.
It is certain that when the penny sweets plop into the bag, gain and avarice can be increased, but the way to change spiritual darkness is in the power of God alone.
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