One Infinite Perfection
The sermon emphasizes God's infinite perfection and all-sufficiency in contrast to human vanity and neediness.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inherent vanity of man, stating that even at his best, he is in constant need of various essentials for survival. In contrast, God is portrayed as the embodiment of infinite perfection, self-sufficient and lacking nothing, possessing all excellencies within Himself. Brooks encourages Christians to recognize God as their all-sufficient portion, capable of providing protection, direction, mercy, and grace. He highlights that God encompasses all good and glory, fulfilling every need and desire of the soul. Ultimately, Brooks calls believers to find their complete satisfaction and security in God alone.
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"Every man at his best state is altogether vanity."
Psalm 39:5
Man at his best state is such a great piece
of vanity, that he stands in need of a thousand
thousand things; he needs . . .
the air to breathe in,
the earth to bear him,
fire to warm him,
clothes to cover him,
a house to shelter him,
food to nourish him,
a bed to ease him,
friends to comfort him, etc.
But this is the excellency of God--that He has all
excellencies in Himself, and stands in need of nothing!
God has self-sufficiency and all-sufficiency in Himself.
Before the world was made, before angels or men had
a being, God was as blessed and as glorious in Himself
as He now is. God is such an all-sufficient and such an
excellent being, that nothing can be added to Him to
make Him more excellent.
"The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore
I will hope in Him." Lamentations 3:24
O Christians! God is an all-sufficient portion!
His power is all-sufficient to protect you;
His wisdom is all-sufficient to direct you;
His mercy is all-sufficient to pardon you;
His goodness is all-sufficient to provide for you;
His word is all-sufficient to support you and strengthen you;
His grace is all-sufficient to adorn you and enrich you;
His Spirit is all-sufficient to lead you and comfort you!
What more can you desire?
O sirs! God is one infinite perfection in Himself!
God has within Himself . . .
all good,
all glory,
all dignity,
all riches,
all treasures,
all pleasures,
all delights,
all comforts,
all contentments,
all joys,
all beatitudes!
All are eminently, transcendently, and perfectly in Him!
God is a sufficient portion . . .
to secure your souls,
to supply all your needs,
to satisfy all your desires,
to answer all your expectations,
to suppress all your enemies,
to bring you to glory!
What more can you desire?
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The Vanity of Man - The Needs of Humanity - The Limitations of Human Existence
- II points: - The Excellency of God - God's Self-Sufficiency - God's All-Sufficiency
- III points: - God as Our Portion - God's Power and Protection - God's Wisdom and Direction
- IV points: - God's Mercy and Pardon - God's Goodness and Provision - God's Grace and Enrichment
- V points: - God's Spirit and Comfort - The Infinite Perfection of God - The Abundance of Good in God
- VI points: - God's Role in Securing Souls - God's Ability to Satisfy Desires - God's Promise of Glory
Key Quotes
“Every man at his best state is altogether vanity.” — Thomas Brooks
“O Christians! God is an all-sufficient portion!” — Thomas Brooks
“What more can you desire?” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize your dependence on God for every need in your life.
- Trust in God's all-sufficient nature to meet your expectations and desires.
- Find comfort in knowing that God is your ultimate source of joy and security.