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  SOUL-SATISFYING
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christ's riches of grace and goodness are the only true source
of soul-satisfying satisfaction.

Topics: "Riches In Christ", "Soul Satisfaction"
Scripture References: Psalm 107:9, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Isaiah 55:1-2, Matthew 5:6, John 6:35, Romans 8:32, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 2:3, 1 Timothy 6:17

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the riches found in Christ are truly soul-
satisfying, far surpassing any material wealth or earthly possessions.
He illustrates that just as a pardon satisfies a condemned man or bread
satisfies the hungry, the grace and goodness of Christ fulfill the
deepest longings of the soul. Brooks warns against the futility of
seeking satisfaction in silver and abundance, as these cannot meet our
spiritual needs. Ultimately, a soul enriched by Christ declares
sufficiency in Him, regardless of temporal circumstances.

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The riches of Christ are soul-satisfying riches. Oh

those riches of grace and goodness that are in Christ

--how do they satisfy the souls of sinners!

A pardon does not more satisfy a condemned man,

nor bread the hungry man,

nor drink the thirsty man,

nor clothes the naked man,

nor health the sick man,

than the riches of Christ do satisfy the gracious man.

In Eccles. 5:10, "He who loves silver shall not be

satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance

with increase. This is also vanity."

If a man is hungry, silver cannot feed him;

if naked, it cannot clothe him;

if cold, it cannot warm him;

if sick, it cannot cure him--

much less then is it able to satisfy him.

Oh! but the riches of Christ are soul-satisfying riches!

A soul rich in spirituals, rich in eternals, says, I have

enough, though I have not this and that temporal good.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/soul-satisfying/
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