They Trample That Matchless Jewel
The sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the eternal safety and security of our souls above all else.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense value of the soul, describing it as a precious and immortal jewel that is capable of union and communion with God. He warns that the eternal safety of one's soul is the most critical concern in life, asserting that if the soul is secure, everything else is secure. Brooks laments that many people neglect this vital aspect of their existence, treating their souls with indifference and ultimately risking their eternal fate. He cautions that a time will come when those who have disregarded their souls will realize the grave loss of God, Christ, and heaven. The sermon serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize the well-being of our souls above all else.
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The soul is that spiritual and immortal substance, which
is capable of union with God, and of communion with God,
and of an eternal fruition of God. There are none but bear
about with them, precious and immortal souls, which are
more worth than ten thousand thousand worlds. The first
great work that men are to attend in this world--is the
eternal safety and security of their souls.
If the soul is safe--all is safe.
If the soul is well--all is well.
If the soul is lost--all is lost.
I have read that there was a time when the Romans
wore their jewels on their shoes. Most men in this day
do worse, for they trample that matchless jewel
of their souls under feet!
Many at last will cry out, "Oh, what have I lost! I have
lost God, and Christ, and heaven; and have betrayed
my precious and immortal soul into the hands of divine
justice, and into the hands of Satan!"
Sermon Outline
- The Value and Importance of the Soul
- The Dangers of Trampling the Soul
- The Consequences of Losing the Soul
- Loss of God, Christ, and heaven
- Betrayal of the precious and immortal soul
Key Quotes
“There are none but bear about with them, precious and immortal souls, which are more worth than ten thousand thousand worlds.” — Thomas Brooks
“If the soul is safe--all is safe. If the soul is well--all is well. If the soul is lost--all is lost.” — Thomas Brooks
“Most men in this day do worse, for they trample that matchless jewel of their souls under feet!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must prioritize the eternal safety and security of our souls above all else.
- Losing our soul means losing God, Christ, and heaven.
- We must not trample the matchless jewel of our souls under feet.