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  THEY TRAMPLE THAT MATCHLESS JEWEL
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the
eternal safety and security of our souls above all else.

Topics: "Eternal Security", "Value of the Soul"
Scripture References: Proverbs 4:23, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:36, Luke 12:20, 2 Corinthians 5:10, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:9, Revelation 20:15

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense value of the soul, describing it as
a precious and immortal jewel that is capable of union and communion
with God. He warns that the eternal safety of one's soul is the most
critical concern in life, asserting that if the soul is secure,
everything else is secure. Brooks laments that many people neglect this
vital aspect of their existence, treating their souls with indifference
and ultimately risking their eternal fate. He cautions that a time will
come when those who have disregarded their souls will realize the grave
loss of God, Christ, and heaven. The sermon serves as a poignant
reminder to prioritize the well-being of our souls above all else.

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The soul is that spiritual and immortal substance, which

is capable of union with God, and of communion with God,

and of an eternal fruition of God. There are none but bear

about with them, precious and immortal souls, which are

more worth than ten thousand thousand worlds. The first

great work that men are to attend in this world--is the

eternal safety and security of their souls.

If the soul is safe--all is safe.

If the soul is well--all is well.

If the soul is lost--all is lost.

I have read that there was a time when the Romans

wore their jewels on their shoes. Most men in this day

do worse, for they trample that matchless jewel

of their souls under feet!

Many at last will cry out, "Oh, what have I lost! I have

lost God, and Christ, and heaven; and have betrayed

my precious and immortal soul into the hands of divine

justice, and into the hands of Satan!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/they-trample-that-matchless-jewel/
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