Four Things Which God Cannot Do
The sermon explores four essential truths about God's nature, emphasizing His inability to lie, die, deny Himself, or tolerate sin.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immutable nature of God by outlining four things that God cannot do: He cannot lie, die, deny Himself, or look favorably upon iniquity. This sermon highlights God's infinite purity and righteousness, illustrating that His gaze upon sin is filled with hatred, anger, and vengeance. Brooks encourages believers to understand the seriousness of sin in the eyes of a holy God, reminding them of the importance of living a life that reflects God's purity.
Text
"You are of purer eyes than to behold evil,
and cannot look on iniquity." Hab. 1:13
There are four things which God cannot do:
(1.) He cannot lie.
(2.) He cannot die.
(3.) He cannot deny Himself.
(4.) He cannot look with a favorable eye upon iniquity.
He is a God of such infinite purity, that He cannot look
upon iniquity but with . . .
a hateful eye,
an angry eye,
a revengeful eye, and
with a vindictive eye.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - God cannot lie. - The implications of God's truthfulness.
- II points: - God cannot die. - The significance of God's eternal nature.
- III points: - God cannot deny Himself. - Understanding God's unchanging character.
- IV points: - God cannot look favorably upon iniquity. - The nature of God's holiness and justice.
Key Quotes
“You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and cannot look on iniquity.” — Thomas Brooks
“He cannot look upon iniquity but with a hateful eye.” — Thomas Brooks
“He is a God of such infinite purity.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Reflect on the truthfulness of God in your daily life and decisions.
- Embrace the eternal nature of God as a source of hope and stability.
- Recognize the seriousness of sin and strive for holiness in your actions.