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  FEAST THE SLAVE, AND STARVE THE WIFE?
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the soul's
well-being above all else, as it is the key to comfort, joy, and
boldness in life.

Topics: "Eternal Perspective", "Soul Care"
Scripture References: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:36, Luke 12:20, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:19, Colossians 3:2, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:21

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the paramount importance of prioritizing the
eternal welfare of our souls over earthly concerns. He argues that it is
foolish to nourish the body while neglecting the soul, equating this
neglect to madness. Brooks warns that those who prioritize their
physical needs above their spiritual well-being risk losing everything
of true value, including God and eternal glory. He urges listeners to
diligently care for their souls, as true comfort in life and confidence
in death hinge on this vital work.

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Make it more and more your chief work to make plentiful

provisions for the eternal welfare of your souls. Your souls

are more worth than ten thousand worlds. All is well--if

your soul is well. If that is safe, all is safe. If that is lost,

all is lost--God, Christ, and glory is lost--if the soul is lost.

Is it madness to feast the slave, and starve the wife?

and is it not greater madness to feast the body and starve

the soul? to make liberal provision for the body, and none

for the soul? Do not they deserve double damnation, who

prefer their bodies above their souls? Before all, and above

all--look to your souls, watch your souls, make provision for

your souls. When this is done--all is done. Until this is done,

there is nothing done which will yield a man comfort in life,

joy in death, and boldness before the judgment.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/feast-the-slave-and-starve-the-wife/
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