======================================================================== THE WORLD AND PAUL WERE WELL AGREED by Thomas Brooks ======================================================================== Summary: Paul's relationship with the world is one of mutual disdain, where he is dead to the world and the world is dead to him. Topics: "The Cross of Christ", "Separation from the World" Scripture References: Matthew 16:24-26, John 15:18-19, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 3:2, James 4:4, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 John 2:15-17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Brooks emphasizes the mutual rejection between Paul and the world, illustrating how Paul, through his faith in Christ, became indifferent to worldly values and pursuits. He highlights that Paul's boast was solely in the cross of Jesus, which led to a profound separation from worldly desires. This mutual disdain signifies a deep commitment to spiritual truths over earthly attachments, showcasing the transformative power of the cross in a believer's life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Gal. 6:14 Paul scorned, despised, and rejected the world--and the world scorned, despised, and rejected him. Paul cast off the world--and the world cast off him. He disregarded the world--and the world disregarded him. He was dead to the world--and the world was dead to him. The world and Paul were well agreed: the world cared not a pin for Paul--and Paul cared not a straw for the world. ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-world-and-paul-were-well-agreed/ ========================================================================