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  LIVING BY FAITH
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Living by faith means trusting in God's promises and
provisions, leading to spiritual satisfaction and a greater appreciation
for Christ.

Topics: "Faith", "Spiritual Satisfaction"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:33, John 10:10, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:8-9

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that living by faith, as stated in 2
Corinthians 5:7, allows the soul to find satisfaction in God alone. This
faith diminishes negative traits such as pride, self-love, impatience,
and unbelief, while also reducing the allure of worldly pleasures. By
living in faith, believers are presented with greater and sweeter
promises in Christ, leading to a diminished value placed on earthly
vanities.

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CONTENT
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"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

Living by faith brings the soul to sit down satisfied

in the naked enjoyments of God.

Living by faith dries up the springs of . . .

pride,

self-love,

impatience,

murmuring,

unbelief, and

the carnal delights of this world.

Living by faith presents to the soul greater,

sweeter, and better things in Christ--than

anything this world can afford.

Living by faith lessens the soul's esteem

of all outward vanities.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/living-by-faith/
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