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  WITHOUT A RAG ON HIS BACK, OR A PENNY IN HIS PURSE!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Having God as our portion is the key to a life of true wealth
and happiness, and it is infinitely better to go to heaven as a beggar
than to go to hell as an emperor.

Topics: "Eternal Hope", "True Wealth"
Scripture References: Lamentations 3:24, Luke 16:19

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound truth that having God as our
portion is far more valuable than earthly riches. He illustrates this by
contrasting Lazarus, who, despite his poverty, found eternal hope in
God, with Dives, who, despite his wealth, faced eternal damnation. The
sermon highlights that true wealth lies in our relationship with God,
and it is better to enter heaven in humility than to face hell with
worldly glory. Brooks encourages believers to place their hope in God
above all material possessions.

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"The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore

I will hope in Him." Lamentations 3:24

Lazarus having God for his portion, when he died he went

to heaven without a rag on his back, or a penny in his

purse! Whereas Dives, who did not have God for his portion

when he died--went tumbling down to hell in all his riches,

bravery, and glory. Oh! it is infinitely better to go to heaven

a beggar--than to go to hell an emperor!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/without-a-rag-on-his-back-or-a-penny-in-his-purse/
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