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  IN MY FLESH SHALL I SEE GOD
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The core message of this sermon is that seeing God is the sum
and substance of heaven, and it is the joyful hope of all believers.

Topics: "Destructive Speech", "Power Of Tongue"
Scripture References: Psalm 5:9, Proverbs 10:31, Proverbs 25:15, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 23:27

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DESCRIPTION
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The preacher delves into the significance of the Greek word 'taphos,'
often used in the New Testament to refer to literal burial places but
also figuratively by Paul to describe destructive speech that brings
death to others. Jesus likened the religious leaders to whitewashed
tombs, beautiful on the outside but full of uncleanness within. The
sermon emphasizes how our words reveal the condition of our hearts, with
references to Proverbs highlighting the contrast between righteous and
wicked speech. The power of the tongue is explored through historical
examples and the impact of words on individuals and nations.

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CONTENT
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Mark the subject of Job's devout anticipation "I shall see God." He does
not say, "I shall see the saints"--though doubtless that will be untold
felicity--but, "I shall see God." It is not--"I shall see the pearly
gates, I shall behold the walls of jasper, I shall gaze upon the crowns
of gold," but "I shall see God." This is the sum and substance of
heaven, this is the joyful hope of all believers. It is their delight to
see Him now in the ordinances by faith. They love to behold Him in
communion and in prayer; but there in heaven they shall have an open and
unclouded vision, and thus seeing "Him as He is," shall be made
completely like Him.

Likeness to God--what can we wish for more? And a sight of God--what can
we desire better? Some read the passage, "Yet, I shall see God in my
flesh," and find here an allusion to Christ, as the "Word made flesh,"
and that glorious beholding of Him which shall be the splendour of the
latter days. Whether so or not it is certain that Christ shall be the
object of our eternal vision; nor shall we ever want any joy beyond that
of seeing Him. Think not that this will be a narrow sphere for the mind
to dwell in.

It is but one source of delight, but that source is infinite. All His
attributes shall be subjects for contemplation, and as He is infinite
under each aspect, there is no fear of exhaustion. His works, His gifts,
His love to us, and His glory in all His purposes, and in all His
actions, these shall make a theme which will be ever new. The patriarch
looked forward to this sight of God as a personal enjoyment. "Whom mine
eye shall behold, and not another." Take realizing views of heaven's
bliss; think what it will be to you.

"Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty." All earthly brightness
fades and darkens as we gaze upon it, but here is a brightness which can
never dim, a glory which can never fade--"I shall see God."

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