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  HE HAS BECOME THE WORST OF CREATURES
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Man's fall from grace has led him to become the worst of
creatures, an abomination to God, a burden to heaven, a plague to the
world, and a slave to Satan.

Topics: "Redemption", "The Fall of Man"
Scripture References: Genesis 1:26

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the tragic transformation of humanity from the
pinnacle of creation to the depths of depravity following the fall. He
describes how man, once created in God's image and filled with holiness,
has become an abomination to God and a burden to heaven, enslaved by sin
and Satan. Brooks illustrates the stark contrast between man's original
glory and his current state of misery, highlighting the ease with which
temptation led to his downfall. The sermon serves as a reminder of the
consequences of sin and the need for redemption.

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CONTENT
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Man before his fall was the best of creatures--but since his

fall he has become the worst of creatures. He who was

once the image of God, the glory of Paradise, the world's

master, and the Lord's darling--has now become . . .

an abomination to God,

a burden to heaven,

a plague to the world,

and a slave to Satan.

When man first came out of God's mint, he did shine most

gloriously, as being bespangled with holiness and clad with

the royal robe of righteousness. His understanding was filled

with knowledge; his will with uprightness; his affections with

holiness, etc. But yet, being a mutable creature, and subject

to temptations, Satan quickly stripped him of his happiness,

and cheated and cozened him out of his imperial crown--with

an apple!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/he-has-become-the-worst-of-creatures/
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