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  ETERNAL RICHES
  by Thomas Manton
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Summary: Thomas Manton emphasizes the importance of seeking eternal
riches over transient worldly wealth in his sermon 'Eternal Riches'.

Topics: "Eternal Rewards", "Spiritual Riches"
Scripture References: Proverbs 8:18, Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:42, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Peter 1:24

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Thomas Manton preaches about the temporary nature of worldly possessions
and the enduring nature of God's Word. He emphasizes the importance of
seeking eternal treasures over temporary pleasures, as everything in the
world is passing away. Manton encourages focusing on the immortal soul's
need for eternal good and the lasting riches found in righteousness. He
warns against being content with outward happiness that fades away,
urging the congregation to prioritize the better, eternal part that
cannot be taken away.

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"The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word
of the Lord endureth for ever" (1 Peter 1:24-25).

Be not contented with outward happiness; things are worthy according to
their duration. Nature hath such a sense of God's eternity that the more
lasting things are, it accounteth them the better. The immortal soul
must have an eternal good. Now all things in the world are frail and
passing away, therefore they are called 'uncertain riches,' 1 Tim. 6:17,
compared with Prov. 8:18, 'Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable
riches and righteousness.' The flower of these things perisheth, their
grace passeth away; in the midst of their pride and beauty, like Herod
in his royalty, they vanish and are blasted.

The better part is not taken away: Luke 10:42, 'Mary hath chosen the
better part, which cannot be taken away from her.' A man may outlive his
happiness, be stripped of the flower of all. Worldly glory is sure to
end with life, that is transitory; and still they are uncertain riches,
uncertain whether we shall get them, uncertain whether we shall keep
them. By a care of the better part, we may have these things with a
blessing: Matt. 6:33, 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and the
righteousness thereof, and all these things shall be added to you.'

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-manton/eternal-riches/
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