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  THE VOICE OF THE DEAD
  by John Henry Jowett
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Summary: The sermon explores the idea that our faith, character, and
dominant dispositions continue to speak and affect others even after we
are gone.

Topics: "Legacy Of Faith", "Eternal Impact"
Scripture References: Proverbs 22:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Matthew 26:14, Acts 9:36, Hebrews 11:4

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John Henry Jowett emphasizes the lasting impact of our lives even after
we are gone, highlighting how our actions, whether good or evil,
continue to speak and influence others. He delves into the concept that
our faith, avarice, pride, and overall character persist beyond our
physical existence, shaping the lives of those around us. Jowett
challenges the audience to consider what part of them will remain alive
and what forces they will leave behind for future generations.

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HEBREWS xi. 1-6.

With what voice shall we speak when we are dead? What will men hear when

they turn their thoughts toward us? What part of us will remain alive,

singing or jarring in men's remembrance? It is the biggest part of us
that

retains its voice. In some it is wealth, in others it is goodness; some

go on speaking in their cruelty, others in their gentleness. Cain still

speaks in his jealous passion. Abel speaks in his faith. Dorcas speaks
in

her "good works and alms-deeds which she did"; Judas Iscariot speaks in

his betrayal. Yes, something goes on speaking. What shall it be?

But these biggest things not only continue to speak in the ears of
memory,

they persist as actual forces in the common life of men. Our faith is
not

buried with our bones, nor is our avarice or pride. Our characters do
not

die when our hearts cease to beat. "The evil that men do lives after

them," and so does the good. But deeper than our deeds, our dominant

dispositions persist and mingle as friends or enemies in the lives of

others. By them we, being dead, still speak, and we speak in subtle
forces

which aid or hinder other pilgrims who are fighting their way to God and

heaven.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-henry-jowett/the-voice-of-the-dead/
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