Those who seek to be justified through the works of the Law not only fail to crucify their flesh but even increase its lusts—so far are they from being able to be justified. For the Law is the strength of sin (1 Corinthians 15:56) in that it stimulates lust and its contrary inclination even while forbidding it. But since faith in Christ loves the Law, which forbids lust, it now does the very thing the Law commands; it attacks and crucifies lust.

Martin Luther |  Day by Day: 365 Devotional Readings with Martin Luther. Concordia Publishing House. Kindle Edition.

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