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  BUT THE TRUTH IS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The holy Christian is the best man in the world, characterized
by a life of truth, worship, and spiritual growth.

Topics: "Spiritual Growth", "True Wisdom"
Scripture References: Psalm 90:12, Colossians 3:2, Hebrews 11:38, James 1:5, 1 Peter 2:9

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true wisdom and skill are not found in
worldly knowledge or accolades but in the spiritual growth and character
of a holy Christian. He argues that the best scholars are those who
speak truth from the heart, focus their thoughts on heavenly matters,
and live out their faith through actions that honor God. Brooks
highlights that a true Christian is one who grows in holiness, trains
their family in the fear of the Lord, and offers Scriptural counsel,
ultimately being a person of great worth in God's eyes.

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Many there are, who are accounted . . .

deep scholars,

great linguists,

profound philosophers,

good grammarians,

excellent mathematicians,

sharp logicians,

cunning politicians,

fine rhetoricians,

sweet musicians, etc.

But the truth is, he is the best grammarian--who

has learned to speak the truth from his heart; and

he is the best astronomer--who has his thoughts in

heaven; and he is the best musician--who has learned

practically to sing out the praises of God; and he is the

best arithmetician--who knows how to number his days;

and he is the best philosopher--who every day grows

holier and holier; and he is the best skilled in economics

--who trains up his family in the fear of the Lord; and

he is the best politician--who is as good at taking and

giving Scriptural counsel; and he is the best linguist--

who speaks the language of Canaan.

The holy Christian is the best man in the world, nay,

he is such a one "of whom this world is not worthy,"

and therefore God cannot but take singular pleasure

and delight in him.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/but-the-truth-is/
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