Optimum Maximum
Christians serve a wonderful Master, the optimum maximum, who possesses all the good of angels, men, and nature within Himself.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that Christians serve a magnificent Master who embodies all attributes of goodness, power, and wisdom. He describes God as the 'optimum maximum,' possessing the fullness of all that is good and glorious, including dignity, joy, and mercy. Brooks highlights that God is the source of all blessings and perfections, making Him the ultimate being to whom believers can turn for support and guidance. The sermon encourages Christians to recognize the infinite nature of God's perfection and His readiness to hear and help them in their lives.
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Christians serve a wonderful Master.
They serve Him who is . . .
all ear to hear them,
all hand to uphold them,
all power to protect them,
all wisdom to direct them,
all goodness to relieve them,
all mercy to pardon them.
They serve that God who is optimum maximum
--the best and greatest. God has within Himself
all the good of angels, men, and universal nature.
God has . . .
all dignity,
all glory,
all riches,
all treasure,
all pleasure,
all delight,
all joy,
all beatitudes.
God is . . .
goodness,
beauty,
power,
wisdom,
justice,
mercy, and
love itself!
God is one infinite perfection in Himself!
"He has all--who has the Haver of all." Αugustine
Sermon Outline
- The Wonderful Master
- The Optimum Maximum
- God's Perfections
- Goodness, beauty, power, wisdom, justice, mercy, love
- All dignity, glory, riches, treasure, pleasure, delight, joy, beatitudes
- All hand to uphold them
Key Quotes
“God has all--who has the Haver of all.” — Thomas Brooks
“God is one infinite perfection in Himself!” — Thomas Brooks
“They serve that God who is optimum maximum--the best and greatest.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize God's all-encompassing goodness and mercy in your life.
- Trust in God's power and wisdom to direct and protect you.
- Praise God for His infinite perfections and character.