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  A MAN TOO BIG FOR TEMPTATIONS TO CONQUER!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A deep communion with God makes us too big for temptations to
conquer and troubles to overcome.

Topics: "Communion with God", "Overcoming Temptation"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:28, Isaiah 41:10, John 15:5, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8, 1 John 1:3

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the vital role of communion with God in a
believer's life, describing it as the source of grace, strength, and
comfort. He asserts that deep communion with God transforms bitter
experiences into sweet ones and lightens heavy burdens. This connection
with God serves as a powerful defense against temptations and
afflictions, enabling believers to remain steadfast in the face of
challenges. Conversely, those lacking communion with God are easily
overcome by temptations and troubles. Ultimately, a strong relationship
with God equips individuals to rise above life's adversities.

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Communion with God is . . .

the life of your graces,

the sweetener of all ordinances, providences, and mercies,

the strengthener of your hearts and hands,

the soul of your comforts, and

the crown of your souls.

Communion with God makes the bitter things

sweet; and massive things light.

Nothing like communion with God to fence you

against temptations, to sweeten all afflictions,

and to make you cleave to God in the face of

all troubles and oppositions.

A man high in communion with God, is a man too

big for temptations to conquer, or troubles to

overcome. Souls that have no communion, or but

little communion, with God--they are usually as

soon conquered as tempted, as soon vanquished

as assaulted.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-man-too-big-for-temptations-to-conquer/
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