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  THAT GOLDEN DEVIL
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon warns against the dangers of covetousness, which can
lead to ruin and destruction, and highlights the example of Judas as a
cautionary tale.

Topics: "Covetousness", "Idolatry"
Scripture References: Proverbs 11:28, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Matthew 6:24, Mark 8:36, Luke 12:15, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Hebrews 13:5, James 4:3

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Thomas Brooks warns against the dangers of covetousness, describing it
as a 'golden devil' that can lead to spiritual ruin, much like Judas
Iscariot, who despite his outwardly righteous life, was ultimately
destroyed by his greed. He emphasizes that even the most seemingly
righteous actions can be rendered meaningless if one harbors the sin of
covetousness in their heart. Brooks highlights the destructive nature of
the love of money, which can lead individuals away from their faith and
into a life of grief and temptation.

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"Covetousness, which is idolatry." Colossians 3:5

Judas' life was as fair and as free from spots and blots as

the lives of any of the apostles; no scandalous sin was to

be found upon him. But that golden devil 'covetousness'

was his sin--and his everlasting ruin. His apostleship,

preaching, working of miracles, hearing of Christ, and

conversing with Him, etc., was to no purpose, because

of that serpent he kept in his bosom--which at last

stung him to death!

"People who want to get rich fall into temptation and

a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that

plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of

money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager

for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced

themselves with many griefs." 1 Timothy 6:9-10

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/that-golden-devil/
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