A Wolf That Eats Up All
Sin is a devouring, consuming element that destroys nations and individuals, and will ultimately lead to eternal destruction.
Thomas Brooks warns about the destructive nature of sin, describing it as a devouring wolf that consumes everything in its path, including strength, beauty, wisdom, and glory. He illustrates how sin has historically led to the downfall of entire kingdoms and has the power to destroy hopes, hearts, and souls. Brooks emphasizes that sin is not only a present danger but has already caused the destruction of one world and will ultimately lead to the demise of the current one. The sermon serves as a stark reminder of the consuming fire of sin and its devastating effects on humanity.
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Sin is a devouring, a consuming element. Sin is a
fire which devours and consumes all; it turned Sodom
and Gomorrah into ashes; it has destroyed the Chaldean,
Persian, and Grecian kingdoms, and will at last destroy
the Roman kingdom also.
Sin is a wolf that eats up all.
This wolf ate up . . .
Samson's strength,
Absalom's beauty,
Ahithophel's policy, and
Herod's glory, etc.
Sin has drowned one world already, and will at last
burn our present world up. Oh the hopes, the hearts,
the happiness, the joys, the comforts, the souls--that
this fire, sin, has consumed and destroyed!
Sermon Outline
- The Devouring Nature of Sin
- Sin as a Fire
- Sin's Destruction of Nations
- Sin's Destruction of Individuals
Key Quotes
“Sin is a fire which devours and consumes all;” — Thomas Brooks
“Sin is a wolf that eats up all.” — Thomas Brooks
“Sin has drowned one world already, and will at last burn our present world up.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize the destructive power of sin in your life and seek forgiveness and restoration through Jesus Christ.
- Avoid the temptation of sin, which can lead to devastating consequences.
- Seek to understand the true nature of sin and its effects on individuals and nations.