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  HE WOULD BE DOUBLE DAMNED
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon warns of the dangers of leading others to hell and
the consequences of causing someone to sin.

Topics: "Responsibility", "Leading by Example"
Scripture References: Luke 16:27

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave responsibility of leading others
astray, as illustrated by Dives' plea for Lazarus to warn his brothers.
Dives recognizes that his own torment in hell would be intensified by
the knowledge that he contributed to the damnation of his siblings
through his wicked example. The sermon warns that those who lead others
into sin will face severe consequences, highlighting the urgency of
living a righteous life to prevent others from falling into the same
fate. Brooks calls for self-examination and accountability in our
actions, urging believers to consider the impact of their lives on
others.

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"Then I beg you--send Lazarus to my father's house,

for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that

they will not also come to this place of torment."

Luke 16:27-28

Dives knew that if his brethren were damned--that

he would be double damned, because he had

largely contributed to the bringing of them to hell

by his wicked example. Therefore he desires that

they might be kept out of hell--not out of any love

or goodwill to them--but because their coming

there would have made his hell more hot, his

torments more insufferable.

The lowest, the darkest, the hottest place in hell,

will be for those who have drawn others there by

their example. "It would be better for him to be

thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around

his neck--than for him to cause one of these little

ones to sin." Luke 17:2

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/he-would-be-double-damned/
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