His Purse Is Always Full
Christ's riches are inexhaustible and never-ending, providing a source of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inexhaustible riches of Christ, contrasting them with the fleeting nature of earthly wealth. He illustrates that while worldly riches can be quickly depleted and leave us unsatisfied, Christ's treasures are bottomless and always available. Brooks uses the example of a Spanish ambassador to highlight that unlike earthly treasures, which can run dry, Christ's resources are limitless and can sustain millions without diminishing. The sermon encourages believers to rely on Christ's abundant provision rather than the temporary satisfaction of material wealth.
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The riches of Christ are inexhaustible. Christ can never
be drawn dry. Earthly riches are true gardens of Adonis,
where we can gather nothing but trivial flowers surrounded
with many briars, etc. Men rake together worldly riches as
children do snow--which the next shower washes away,
and leaves nothing in the place but dirt; and can dirt
satisfy? Surely not! No more can worldly riches.
The Spanish ambassador coming to see the treasury of Venice,
which is famous throughout the world, fell a-groping whether
it had any bottom, and being asked why, answered, "In this
my great master's treasure differs from yours, in that his has
no bottom, as I find yours to have," alluding to the mines of
Mexico and Potosi, etc.
Certainly Christ's treasures have no bottom--all His bags are
bottomless! Scripture, history, and experience, do abundantly
testify that men's bags, purses, coffers, and mines--may be
exhausted or drawn dry--but Christ's can never. Millions of
thousands live upon Christ, and He feels it not. His purse
is always full, though He is always giving.
Sermon Outline
- The Inexhaustible Riches of Christ
- Earthly riches are fleeting and unsatisfying
- The comparison of earthly riches to snow
- The comparison of earthly riches to dirt
Key Quotes
“Christ's treasures have no bottom--all His bags are bottomless!” — Thomas Brooks
“Men rake together worldly riches as children do snow--which the next shower washes away, and leaves nothing in the place but dirt;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should not rely on earthly riches for our satisfaction and fulfillment.
- Christ's treasure is a reliable source of provision and comfort.
- We can trust in Christ's inexhaustible riches, even in times of need.