On the Word of God…

Where the Word of God is neglected, real and true personal religion collapses. Where this collapses, no one can or will be saved. If our sins, our reckless and godless shame, our secure and knavish life, our wickedness and wantonness are compared with the misdeeds of the Jews and our ancestors, I think that we shall not be far apart. It is my considered opinion and judgment that it is not possible for real and true religion to survive amid our devilish, epicurean, and sardanapalian living.

Philip Jacob Spener, Pia Desideria

…and that was written in 17th century Germany! How true is it now?