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  THE TRIFLES WHICH GOD GIVES
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: God gives His special love and grace to His people, but honors,
riches, and worldly pleasures are given to the worst of men.

Topics: "God's Grace", "True Riches"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that while God may grant honors, riches, and
worldly pleasures to those who do not follow Him, these are mere trifles
compared to the true treasures of His love and grace, which are reserved
for His faithful people. He draws a parallel to Emperor Augustus, who
bestowed trivial gifts to some while reserving valuable gold for his
favorites, illustrating that God's true blessings are given to those who
seek Him. The sermon encourages believers to value the spiritual riches
over temporary worldly gains.

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The emperor Augustus, in his great feasts, gave

trifles to some--but gold to his favorites.

Just so--honors, riches and worldly pleasures are

the trifles which God gives to the worst of men.

God gives His gold--His special love and grace--only

to His people.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-trifles-which-god-gives/
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