The Richest Man in the World
A holy man is the richest man in the world because he possesses all things in Christ and with Christ, having the God of all and all things in hope.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true wealth is found in a relationship with God, asserting that a holy man, despite having nothing materially, possesses all things through Christ. He explains that the riches of a Christian are inexhaustible, as they are rooted in God's promises and presence. While the world may view material wealth as a sign of richness, Brooks argues that the spiritual wealth of a believer far surpasses any earthly possessions. The Christian's hope and assurance in God's provision make them the richest person, regardless of their material circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon highlights the profound truth that God is the ultimate treasure for those who believe.
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"Having nothing--and yet possessing all things." 2 Corinthians 6:10
This is a riddle the world cannot understand. A holy man
cannot be a poor man. A holy man is always the richest
man. The riches of a Christian have no bottom. All a
saint's bags, are bottomless bags.
Experience tells us that unholy men's bags, purses, coffers,
and mints--may be drawn dry. But the treasury, the riches
of a saint--can never be exhausted, for he possesses all
things in Christ and with Christ! The Christian has the
God of all--he has Him who has all.
Though he has nothing in hand--yet he has all things
in hope. A holy man is the richest man in the world,
for he has the great and glorious God engaged by many
thousand promises to own him, to bless him, to stand
by him, to give grace and glory to him, and to withhold
nothing from him that may be good for him.
When wicked men brag of their great possessions and
riches, a holy man may make his boast of God, and say,
"God is mine! God is mine! He is my great all; He is my
all in all; and therefore I am richer and a greater possessor
than any wicked man in the world--yes, than all wicked
men in the world put together!"
Sermon Outline
- The Richest Man in the World
- The Treasury of a Saint
- The Boast of a Holy Man
- God is Mine
- God is the Great All of a Christian
Key Quotes
“Having nothing--and yet possessing all things.” — Thomas Brooks
“A holy man is always the richest man.” — Thomas Brooks
“God is mine! God is mine! He is my great all; He is my all in all; and therefore I am richer and a greater possessor than any wicked man in the world--yes, than all wicked men in the world put together!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- A Christian's riches are not measured by material wealth but by their relationship with God.
- A holy man's boast is not in his possessions but in God, who owns him, blesses him, and gives him all good things.
- The treasury of a saint is the riches of Christ, which can never be exhausted.