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  REMEMBER--YOU ARE BUT MORTAL!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Remembering our mortality is essential to living a life that
prioritizes eternity and makes the most of the time we have.

Topics: "Time Management", "Mortality"
Scripture References: Psalm 39:5, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Hebrews 9:27, James 4:14

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the fleeting nature of human life, urging
listeners to reflect on the brevity of their existence as highlighted in
Psalm 39:5. He challenges the audience to consider the importance of not
wasting time and to take seriously the offers of grace and the value of
their souls in light of eternity. Brooks uses the example of Philip,
king of Macedon, who reminded himself daily of his mortality, suggesting
that we too need constant reminders of our finite lives. He warns
against the tendency to avoid the topic of death, which he sees as a
prevalent issue in society today.

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"You have made my days a mere handbreadth;

the span of my years is as nothing before You.

Each man's life is but a breath!" Psalm 39:5.

Ah! Can you seriously consider of the brevity of man's

life--and trifle away your time, the offers of grace, your

precious souls, and eternity? Surely you cannot; surely

you dare not--if you do but in good earnest ponder

upon the shortness of man's life.

Philip, king of Macedon, gave a pension to one, to

come to him every day at dinner, and to cry to him,

"Remember--you are but mortal!"

Ah! We have need be often put in mind of our mortality!

I have read of three that could not endure to hear that

bitter word 'death' mentioned in their ears. Surely this

age is full of such monsters.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/rememberyou-are-but-mortal/
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