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  THE GREATEST THIEF
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Sin is the greatest thief, robbing people of their glory,
divine sonship, and communion with God.

Topics: "The Nature of Sin", "Spiritual Loss"
Scripture References: Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:15, Ephesians 2:12, James 4:4

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that sin is the greatest thief, robbing
humanity of its most precious gifts, including the holy image of God,
divine sonship, friendship with God, communion with Him, and ultimately,
glory. He illustrates how sin has not only affected Adam but has also
led all mankind into a state of misery and estrangement from God. Brooks
warns of the extensive losses sin incurs, affecting health, wealth,
honor, and relationships, urging listeners to recognize the profound
impact of sin in their lives.

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Sin is the greatest thief, the greatest robber in the world.

It robbed the angels of all their glory. It robbed Adam of

his paradise and felicity. Sin has robbed all mankind of

five precious jewels, the least of which was more worth

than heaven and earth.

1. Sin has robbed them of the holy and glorious image

of God, which would have been engraved upon them,

had Adam not fallen into sin.

2. Sin has robbed them of divine sonship--and has made

them slaves of Satan.

3. Sin has robbed them of divine friendship--and made

them enemies to God.

4. Sin has robbed them of communion and fellowship with

God--and made them strangers and aliens to Him.

5. Sin has robbed them of their glory--and made them vile

and miserable.

Oh! the health, the wealth, the honor, the friends,

the relations--which sin has robbed thousands of!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-greatest-thief/
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