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  DANCE AND DINE WITH THE DEVIL
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Thomas Brooks warns listeners of the dangers of sin and the
importance of choosing righteousness in order to avoid eternal
destruction.

Topics: "Sin", "Temptation"
Scripture References: Proverbs 14:12, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Galatians 6:7, James 1:15

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Thomas Brooks warns against the deceptive allure of sin, emphasizing
that what appears sweet will ultimately lead to bitterness and
destruction. He illustrates this through biblical examples, showing that
indulging in forbidden pleasures can lead to spiritual ruin. Brooks
stresses that one cannot engage in sinful behavior and expect to enjoy
the blessings of heaven, as the consequences of sin are severe and
inevitable. The sermon serves as a reminder to be vigilant against
Satan's schemes and to recognize the true nature of sin's temptations.

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CONTENT
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"Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we

are not ignorant of his devices." 2 Corinthians 2:11

Sin is but a bitter sweet. That seeming sweet which

is in sin will quickly vanish; and lasting shame, sorrow,

horror, and terror will come in the room thereof.

Forbidden profits and pleasures are most pleasing to

vain men, who count madness mirth. Many long to be

meddling with the murdering morsels of sin, which

nourish not--but rend and consume the soul which

receives them. Many eat that on earth which they

digest in hell. Sin's murdering morsels will deceive

those who devour them.

Adam's apple was a bitter sweet;

Esau's bowl of stew was a bitter sweet;

the Israelites' quails a bitter sweet;

Jonathan's honey a bitter sweet;

Adonijah's dainties a bitter sweet.

After the meal is ended, then comes the reckoning.

Men must not think to dance and dine with the

devil, and then to sup with Abraham, Isaac, and

Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; to feed upon the

poison of asps, and yet that the viper's tongue

should not slay them!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/dance-and-dine-with-the-devil/
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