Luther writes against the peasants because they have committed three "terrible sins against God". First, they are not submissive to their rulers like Christ commands. Luther says they have "forfeited" their "body and soul" by bringing violence against those above them. Secondly, they rebel and rob monasteries and castles. I found it interesting that nothing is "more poisonous, hurtful or devilish than a rebel". They start a chain reaction of trouble that keeps producing. Luther compares a rebel to a dog with rabies. A rebel, if you do not kill him, will kill you. Thirdly, they are blasphemers. They are like a wolf in disguise claiming to be Christian, and earning "death in body and soul ten times over". I am not sure of the history of what is going on when Luther is writing, but he clearly states that he is not judging them. This is a matter that needs to be brought to light, and how to approach this situation with the "devil's"work going on.
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