“Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason—I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other—my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen.”2 Luther offers a timeless principle: You should maintain a good conscience even if it means you’ll suffer prison or death. It’s that important.
