A Man Too Big for Temptations to Conquer!
A deep communion with God makes us too big for temptations to conquer and troubles to overcome.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the vital role of communion with God in a believer's life, describing it as the source of grace, strength, and comfort. He asserts that deep communion with God transforms bitter experiences into sweet ones and lightens heavy burdens. This connection with God serves as a powerful defense against temptations and afflictions, enabling believers to remain steadfast in the face of challenges. Conversely, those lacking communion with God are easily overcome by temptations and troubles. Ultimately, a strong relationship with God equips individuals to rise above life's adversities.
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Communion with God is . . .
the life of your graces,
the sweetener of all ordinances, providences, and mercies,
the strengthener of your hearts and hands,
the soul of your comforts, and
the crown of your souls.
Communion with God makes the bitter things
sweet; and massive things light.
Nothing like communion with God to fence you
against temptations, to sweeten all afflictions,
and to make you cleave to God in the face of
all troubles and oppositions.
A man high in communion with God, is a man too
big for temptations to conquer, or troubles to
overcome. Souls that have no communion, or but
little communion, with God--they are usually as
soon conquered as tempted, as soon vanquished
as assaulted.
Sermon Outline
- Communion with God
- The Benefits of Communion with God
- Strengthens the Heart and Hand
- Sweetens Afflictions and Troubles
Key Quotes
“Communion with God makes the bitter things sweet; and massive things light.” — Thomas Brooks
“A man high in communion with God, is a man too big for temptations to conquer, or troubles to overcome.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Prioritize communion with God to strengthen your heart and hand against temptations.
- Recognize that communion with God sweetens all afflictions and troubles.
- Cultivate a deep relationship with God to become too big for temptations to conquer.