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  MORE COMFORTS, SWEETNESS, AND PLEASANTNESS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A holy life is the greatest source of true joy, bringing
unparalleled pleasure and felicity.

Topics: "Holiness", "Joy in God"
Scripture References: Psalm 16:11, Psalm 119:1-2, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 5:8, John 15:11, Romans 14:17, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:7, James 1:17, 1 Peter 1:8

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a holy life is the ultimate source of joy
and comfort, surpassing any pleasure found in ungodliness. He
illustrates that true sweetness and pleasantness come from living a life
of sanctity, where communion with God brings unparalleled peace and
tranquility. Brooks encourages Christians to recognize the profound joy
that accompanies a pure and holy walk with God, which far exceeds any
past experiences of wickedness.

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A holy life affords the greatest ground of rejoicing.

There is no pleasure nor felicity compared to that

which flows from the ways of sanctity.

The sweetest roses, the strongest comforts, and the

greatest pleasantness--is to be found in the ways of

holiness. Oh the joy, the peace, the tranquility, the

serenity--which attends the ways of purity! Christians

have more comforts, sweetness, and pleasantness,

in one hour's communion with God, in one hour's walking

with God--than ever they have found in all their former

ways of ungodliness and wickedness.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/more-comforts-sweetness-and-pleasantness/
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