======================================================================== ALL WORLDLY GRANDEUR by Thomas Brooks ======================================================================== Summary: Thomas Brooks emphasizes the fleeting nature of worldly wealth and honors, highlighting their impermanence and the inevitability of death. Topics: "Eternal Perspective", "The Vanity of Worldly Wealth" Scripture References: Psalm 49:16-17, Ecclesiastes 5:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Brooks emphasizes that worldly riches, honors, and titles are temporary and will not accompany us after death. He illustrates death as a porter who strips individuals of their earthly wealth and glory, reminding us of the futility of placing our hope in material possessions. The sermon calls for a focus on eternal values rather than transient worldly grandeur. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Riches and honors and titles, and all worldly grandeur--won't go with us beyond the grave. Death, as a porter, stands at the gate, and strips men of all their worldly wealth and glory! ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/all-worldly-grandeur/ ========================================================================