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  A SMOOTH SILKEN WAY TO HELL
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Trusting in duties can lead to a life of self-effort and
ultimately to hell, whereas true happiness comes from living for Jesus
and denying sinful self.

Topics: "Faith vs. Works", "True Salvation"
Scripture References: Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 3:28, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:8-9

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus rather than
merely performing religious duties. He illustrates that true acceptance,
justification, and reconciliation with God come from a relationship with
Christ, not from the reliance on our own works. Brooks warns that
trusting in our duties can lead us astray, creating a deceptive path
that ultimately leads to destruction. He encourages believers to deny
self-reliance and instead find joy and fulfillment in Jesus alone.

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CONTENT
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In duty, Mary had learned the holy art of living above duty;

in the business of acceptance with God, and justification

before God, and reconciliation to God, and salvation by God;

she knew no duty but Jesus. She was as happy in denying

religious self as she was resolute in denying of sinful self.

Duties trusted to will undo you. When trusted to, duties

are but a smooth silken way to hell.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-smooth-silken-way-to-hell/
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