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  I WOULD TRAMPLE UPON MY MOTHER
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: To be a true disciple of Christ, one must prioritize Him above
all relationships and possessions.

Topics: "Discipleship", "Prioritizing Christ"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 10:37, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 14:26, John 12:25, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 3:2, 1 John 2:15-17

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the radical commitment required to follow
Christ, illustrating that true discipleship demands prioritizing love
for Christ above all earthly relationships, including family. He
references Jerome's powerful declaration that one must be willing to
'trample upon' familial ties to reach Christ, underscoring the necessity
of placing Christ first in our lives. Brooks argues that any love for
others that surpasses our love for Christ indicates a lack of true
devotion to Him.

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"If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father

and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and

sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be My

disciple." Luke 14:26

Surely they do not truly love Christ--who love

anything more than Christ.

It was a notable saying of Jerome, "If my father should

hang upon me, my brethren should press round about

me, and my mother should stand before me--I would

throw down my father, I would break through my

brethren, and I would trample upon my mother

--to come to Christ."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/i-would-trample-upon-my-mother/
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