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  OPTIMUM MAXIMUM
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christians serve a wonderful Master, the optimum maximum, who
possesses all the good of angels, men, and nature within Himself.

Topics: "Trust in God's Provision", "God's Perfection"
Scripture References: Psalm 36:5-6, Psalm 145:18, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 11:36, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 2:3, James 1:17, 1 John 4:8

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that Christians serve a magnificent Master who
embodies all attributes of goodness, power, and wisdom. He describes God
as the 'optimum maximum,' possessing the fullness of all that is good
and glorious, including dignity, joy, and mercy. Brooks highlights that
God is the source of all blessings and perfections, making Him the
ultimate being to whom believers can turn for support and guidance. The
sermon encourages Christians to recognize the infinite nature of God's
perfection and His readiness to hear and help them in their lives.

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Christians serve a wonderful Master.

They serve Him who is . . .

all ear to hear them,

all hand to uphold them,

all power to protect them,

all wisdom to direct them,

all goodness to relieve them,

all mercy to pardon them.

They serve that God who is optimum maximum

--the best and greatest. God has within Himself

all the good of angels, men, and universal nature.

God has . . .

all dignity,

all glory,

all riches,

all treasure,

all pleasure,

all delight,

all joy,

all beatitudes.

God is . . .

goodness,

beauty,

power,

wisdom,

justice,

mercy, and

love itself!

God is one infinite perfection in Himself!

"He has all--who has the Haver of all." Αugustine

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/optimum-maximum/
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