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  HANGMEN
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon warns against the deception of worldly riches, which
cannot enrich the soul and may lead to spiritual emptiness.

Topics: "Spiritual Fulfillment", "Worldly Riches"
Scripture References: Proverbs 23:5, Matthew 6:19

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of worldly riches, arguing that
they are deceptive and ultimately detrimental to the soul. He likens
them to hangmen that obscure one's true self and lead to spiritual
demise, as they cannot enrich the soul or provide lasting fulfillment.
Brooks warns that while people may be adorned in wealth, many possess
threadbare souls, and he reminds listeners that riches are fleeting and
can vanish at any moment.

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CONTENT
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As for worldly riches, the godly have always despised them,

and preferred a contemplative life above them! The prophet

calls them "thick clay," which will sooner break the back, than

lighten the heart. Worldly riches cannot better the soul, they

cannot enrich the soul. Ah! how many threadbare souls are to

be found under silken cloaks and gowns!

How often are worldly riches like hangmen, they hide men's

faces with a covering, that they may not see their own end,

and then they hang them! And if they do not hang you--they

will shortly leave you! They will "make themselves wings and

fly away!" Proverbs 23:5

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/hangmen/
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