Let Christ Be Hanged!
The sermon warns against the dangers of being bewitched by the world and prioritizing its desires over God's will.
Thomas Brooks warns against the dangers of being captivated by worldly desires, leading individuals to prefer Barabbas over Jesus. He illustrates how people, influenced by the world, may betray and condemn Christ, echoing the cries of those who demanded His crucifixion. Brooks emphasizes the grave consequences of such choices, likening those who reject Christ for worldly gain to 'incarnate devils.' The sermon serves as a stark reminder of the spiritual peril of prioritizing earthly pleasures over divine truth.
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Men bewitched with the world will prefer a Barabbas before
a Jesus. They will with Judas betray Christ, and with Pilate
condemn Christ, and with the Scribes and Pharisees they
will cry out, "Crucify him! crucify him! Away with this Jesus!
Away with this Jesus! Let Barabbas live--but let Jesus die!
Let Barabbas be saved--but let Christ be hanged!"
Ah, what incarnate devils will such men prove, who are
bewitched with this world!
Sermon Outline
- The World's Preference for Barabbas
- The Consequences of Being Bewitched by the World
- Incarnate devils will be revealed
- The world's influence leads to spiritual darkness
Key Quotes
“Men bewitched with the world will prefer a Barabbas before a Jesus.” — Thomas Brooks
“Let Barabbas live--but let Jesus die! Let Barabbas be saved--but let Christ be hanged!” — Thomas Brooks
“Ah, what incarnate devils will such men prove, who are bewitched with this world!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must prioritize our relationship with God above all else to avoid being bewitched by the world.
- Recognizing the world's deception is crucial to making choices that align with God's will.
- The consequences of being bewitched by the world are severe, including revealing our true nature as incarnate devils.