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  THE TRIFLING PORTIONS OF THIS WORLD
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: God gives the world's trifling portions to the wicked, but His
true treasure, Christ, is reserved for His saints.

Topics: "Spiritual Riches", "True Wealth"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the contrast between the trivial offerings of
the world, which are given to the wicked, and the true treasure of
Christ, which is reserved for the saints. He illustrates that while the
world is filled with worthless things, the true beauty and value,
represented by roses, is found only in the gardens of the faithful.
Brooks points out that many may possess false riches, but only a select
few truly have God as their portion, highlighting the importance of
spiritual wealth over material gain.

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God gives the trifling portions of this world to

the vilest and worst of men; but His gold--His Christ,

Himself--He gives only to His saints.

Briers, which are for hogs, grow upon every hedge;

but roses, which are for men, they only grow in

pleasant gardens. You know how to apply it.

Though many have counterfeit jewels, yet there are

but a few who have the true diamond; though many

have their earthly portions, yet there are but a few

who have God for their portion.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-trifling-portions-of-this-world/
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