Growing up with the expectation of becoming a lawyer, Luther decided to become a monk. During the time of Luther, many were concerned with their relationship with God. In order to be right with God, many believed that monasticism would offer the greatest opportunity to accomplish this goal. Monasticism was a life apart from the world where the monks would devote their lives to prayer and worship. Therefore, Luther pursued the monastic life in hopes of reconciling himself to God. However, the monastic

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