The Ungodly Flatter Themselves
The ungodly's false sense of security is shattered by the sudden and unexpected judgment of God.
Thomas Brooks warns against the self-deception of the ungodly who believe that God's mercy alone guarantees their salvation, neglecting the reality of divine judgment. He illustrates this with the example of Sodom and Gomorrah, emphasizing that God's sudden wrath can catch sinners off guard, leading to their eternal destruction. Brooks stresses the urgency of recognizing the seriousness of sin and the reality of hell, urging listeners to avoid complacency in their faith.
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The ungodly flatter themselves that God is made up all
of mercy, and believe that they shall go to heaven--until they
awake with everlasting flames about their ears--as you may
see in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
God suddenly casts sinners to hell--He suddenly sweeps
them away--He cuts them off suddenly. When they say,
"Surely the bitterness of death is past, and everlasting
wrath is past, and hell is past, and eternal ruin is past,"
then suddenly God cuts them off, and gives them their
portion with devils and damned spirits!
"Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will
suddenly be destroyed--without remedy." Proverbs 6:15
Sermon Outline
- The Ungodly's False Sense of Security
- God's Sudden Judgment
- The Reality of Eternal Ruin
- The Bitterness of Death is Not Past
- The Portion with Devils and Damned Spirits
Key Quotes
“God suddenly casts sinners to hell--He suddenly sweeps them away--He cuts them off suddenly.” — Thomas Brooks
“Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize the reality of God's judgment and the consequences of sin.
- Do not rely on God's mercy as an excuse for continued sin.
- Seek salvation and avoid the portion with devils and damned spirits.