Your Only Hell
True happiness and fulfillment come from having a deep relationship with God, rather than accumulating worldly possessions.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the trials and tribulations we face in this life are merely temporary and serve as preparation for our future glory. He encourages believers to find contentment amidst their sufferings, reminding them that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with God rather than worldly possessions. Brooks asserts that having a deep connection with God is far more valuable than material wealth, as only God can truly satisfy the soul.
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All your crosses and losses shall be so tempered by a
hand of heaven, as that they shall become wholesome
medicines. They shall be steps to your future glory. All
your present trials are your only hell; your heaven is
to come. And therefore be contented in the midst of all
your sorrows and sufferings.
Remember that many times those who have most of the
world in their hands, have least of God, of Christ, of the
Spirit, of grace, of heaven in their hearts. It is only an
infinite good and infinite God, which can fill and satisfy
the soul of man.
Remember, that a man were better to have much of
God--with a little of the world; than to have much of
the world--with a little of God. God alone is a thousand
thousand felicities, and a world of happiness, the only
life and light.
Sermon Outline
- Your Only Hell
- Understanding the nature of hell
- The role of trials in our lives
- The importance of God's presence
Key Quotes
“All your present trials are your only hell; your heaven is to come.” — Thomas Brooks
“A man were better to have much of God--with a little of the world; than to have much of the world--with a little of God.” — Thomas Brooks
“God alone is a thousand thousand felicities, and a world of happiness, the only life and light.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should be content in the midst of our sorrows and sufferings, knowing that they are temporary and that our future glory is to come.
- Having a deep relationship with God is more important than accumulating worldly possessions.
- God alone can fill and satisfy the soul of man.