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  A GREATER HONOR
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The true honor and reward in life come from outwrestling sin
and Satan through the power of godliness.

Topics: "Honor", "Virtue"
Scripture References: Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Ephesians 6:10-11, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 1 John 5:4

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true honor comes from overcoming sin,
Satan, temptation, the world, and lust, which is a greater achievement
than any worldly conquest, such as those of Alexander the Great. He
illustrates that the Romans recognized the connection between virtue and
honor by building their temples close together, signifying that genuine
honor is rooted in godliness. Brooks asserts that the crown of godliness
is far superior to any earthly accolades, as all other forms of honor
are temporary and fleeting.

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It is a greater honor for a man to outwrestle

sin, Satan, temptation, the world, and lust--than

ever Alexander the Great could attain unto.

The Romans built Virtue's and Honor's temple close

together--to show that the way to honor was by

virtue; and, indeed, there is no crown compared to

that which godliness sets upon a man's head: all

other honor is fading and withering.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-greater-honor/
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