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  THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A holy man is the richest man in the world because he possesses
all things in Christ and with Christ, having the God of all and all
things in hope.

Topics: "God's Promises", "Spiritual Wealth"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19, Romans 8:32, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Ephesians 1:3, Philippians 4:19

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true wealth is found in a relationship
with God, asserting that a holy man, despite having nothing materially,
possesses all things through Christ. He explains that the riches of a
Christian are inexhaustible, as they are rooted in God's promises and
presence. While the world may view material wealth as a sign of
richness, Brooks argues that the spiritual wealth of a believer far
surpasses any earthly possessions. The Christian's hope and assurance in
God's provision make them the richest person, regardless of their
material circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon highlights the profound
truth that God is the ultimate treasure for those who believe.

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CONTENT
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"Having nothing--and yet possessing all things." 2 Corinthians 6:10

This is a riddle the world cannot understand. A holy man

cannot be a poor man. A holy man is always the richest

man. The riches of a Christian have no bottom. All a

saint's bags, are bottomless bags.

Experience tells us that unholy men's bags, purses, coffers,

and mints--may be drawn dry. But the treasury, the riches

of a saint--can never be exhausted, for he possesses all

things in Christ and with Christ! The Christian has the

God of all--he has Him who has all.

Though he has nothing in hand--yet he has all things

in hope. A holy man is the richest man in the world,

for he has the great and glorious God engaged by many

thousand promises to own him, to bless him, to stand

by him, to give grace and glory to him, and to withhold

nothing from him that may be good for him.

When wicked men brag of their great possessions and

riches, a holy man may make his boast of God, and say,

"God is mine! God is mine! He is my great all; He is my

all in all; and therefore I am richer and a greater possessor

than any wicked man in the world--yes, than all wicked

men in the world put together!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-richest-man-in-the-world/
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