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  LORD, YOU KNOW
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A true child of God is able to say 'Lord, You know' with
confidence, knowing that they hate and abhor sin, combat and conflict
with it, and grieve and mourn over it.

Topics: "Overcoming Sin", "The Struggle of a Believer"
Scripture References: Psalm 51:10, Romans 7:15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 5:17, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 1:9

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the genuine heart of a true child of God, who
acknowledges their failings yet can confidently declare that they do not
harbor any beloved or darling sins. The sermon outlines the believer's
hatred for known sins, their active struggle against them, and the deep
sorrow they feel over their transgressions. Brooks encourages believers
to seek deliverance from sin through holy means, highlighting the joy
that comes from overcoming sin. Ultimately, the message is one of hope
and the transformative power of God's grace in the life of a believer.

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CONTENT
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The true child of God is able to say, "Lord, You know,

that though I have had many and great failings--yet

there are no beloved sins, no bosom sins, no darling

sins, which are chargeable upon me! Lord, You know . . .

1. That there is no known sin which I don't hate and abhor.

2. That there is no known sin which I don't combat and conflict with.

3. That there is no known sin which I don't grieve and mourn over.

4. That there is no known sin which I would not heartily be rid of.

5. That there is no known sin which I don't in some measure,

endeavor in the use of holy means--to be delivered from.

6. That there is no known sin, the effectual subduing and

mortifying of which would not administer matter of the

greatest joy and comfort to me!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/lord-you-know/
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