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  A SANCTIFIED MEMORY
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A sanctified memory is a rich cabinet of precious thoughts of
God that a Christian cultivates through laying up high and holy
thoughts.

Topics: "Sanctified Memory", "Thoughts of God"
Scripture References: Psalm 139:17

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of maintaining a sanctified
memory filled with precious thoughts of God, as expressed in Psalm
139:17-18. He highlights that the psalmist cherished God's thoughts,
valuing them above all else, and encourages Christians to continually
enrich their minds with high, noble, and comforting thoughts of God's
nature and attributes. A sanctified memory serves as a treasure trove
for believers, allowing them to draw strength and solace from their
reflections on God's power, wisdom, and compassion.

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"How precious also are your thoughts unto me, O God!

how great is the sum of them! if I should count them,

they are more in number than the sand--when I awake,

I am still with You." Psalm 139:17-18

The psalmist had very frequent, high, precious, and

honorable thoughts of God; he valued nothing at so

high a rate as sweet and noble thoughts of God, and

of His power, wisdom, goodness, faithfulness, and

graciousness.

A sanctified memory is a rich cabinet full of the choicest

thoughts of God; it is that rich treasury wherein a Christian

is still laying up . . .

more and more precious thoughts of God,

more and more high and holy thoughts of God,

more and more honorable and noble thoughts of God,

more and more solemn and reverent thoughts of God,

more and more sweet and comfortable thoughts of God,

more and more tender and compassionate thoughts of God.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-sanctified-memory/
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