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  A GOLDEN CHRISTIAN
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A true Christian will retain and demonstrate holiness in all
circumstances, regardless of the times or company.

Topics: "Christian Identity", "Holiness"
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:15

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a true Christian remains holy regardless
of their surroundings or the company they keep. He illustrates that just
as gold retains its purity in any condition, a holy Christian maintains
their sanctity in all aspects of life--whether among unholy friends, at
work, or during leisure. The essence of true holiness is unchanging and
reflects the divine nature, leading the believer to prioritize and
practice holiness even in challenging times. Brooks encourages
Christians to embody this steadfastness in their faith, demonstrating
that true holiness is a constant, unwavering trait.

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A true Christian will be holy among the unholy. He will

retain and keep his holiness, let the times be ever so unholy.

If you take him among unholy friends--you shall find him holy.

If you take him at his table--you shall find him holy.

If you take him in his shop--you shall find him holy.

If you take him in his family--you shall find him holy.

If you take him in his closet--you shall find him holy.

If you take him in his journeyings--you shall find him holy.

If you take him in his recreations--you shall find him holy.

A holy Christian is like gold. Cast gold into the fire, or

into the water; cast it upon the ash-heap, or into the

pleasant garden; cast it among the poor or among the

rich, among the religious or among the licentious--yet

still it is gold, still it retains its purity and excellency.

Just so, cast a holy Christian--a golden Christian--

into whatever condition you will, and into what company

you will--and still he will retain his purity, his sanctity!

Yes, the worse the times are, the more a holy man

studies holiness, and prefers holiness, and prizes

holiness, and practices holiness.

The godly man is four square. Cast him where you will,

like a dice, he always falls sure and square. Just so, cast

a holy man where you will, and into what company you

will--yet still he falls sure and square for holiness. True

holiness is a part of the divine nature; it is of such a

heavenly complexion, that it will never alter.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-golden-christian/
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