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  PAULINUS NOLANUS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christ is our greatest treasure, our chief joy, and our source
of fulfillment, and He should be our priority in times of loss.

Topics: "Finding Joy in Christ", "The Value of Christ"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 3:11

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Thomas Brooks reflects on the profound faith of Paulinus Nolanus, who,
despite losing his city and worldly possessions, finds solace in Christ,
declaring Him to be more valuable than gold, silver, or honor. Brooks
emphasizes that in times of loss, Christians can find their true
treasure in Christ, who surpasses all earthly joys and relationships. He
encourages believers to recognize Christ as their ultimate delight and
source of fulfillment, asserting that Christ is indeed all they need.

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Paulinus Nolanus, when his city was taken from

him, prayed thus, "Lord! let me not be troubled at

the loss of my gold, silver, honor--for You are all,

and much more than all these unto me!"

Christian! In the absence of all your sweetest

enjoyments, Christ will be all in all unto you!

"My jewels are my husband," said one.

"My ornaments are my two sons," said another.

"My treasures are my friends," said yet another.

And so may a Christian, under his greatest losses

say--"Christ is my richest jewel, my chief treasure,

my best ornament, my sweetest delight! What all

these things are to a carnal heart, to a worldly heart

--that and more--is Christ to me!"

"Christ is all!" Colossians 3:11

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/paulinus-nolanus/
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