Quit You Like Men
We must be brave and stand true to our convictions, even in the face of adversity, to avoid Satan's attacks and to please God.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of bravery in the face of trials, using the examples of Jeremiah, who faced adversity without fear, and Zedekiah, whose cowardice led to his downfall. He encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions, suggesting that true bravery often leads to protection from harm. Simpson highlights that enduring trials can lead to spiritual growth and that fear can invite further attacks from the enemy. He concludes with a call to remain steadfast and true to God, regardless of external pressures or the actions of others.
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Be brave. Cowards always get hurt. Brave men generally come out unharmed. Jeremiah, was a hero. He shrank from nothing. He faced his king and countrymen with dauntless bravery, and the result was he suffered no harm but came through the siege of Jerusalem without a hair being injured. Zedekiah, the cowardly king, was always afraid to obey God and be true, and the result was he at last met the most cruel punishment ever inflicted on a human being. The men and women who from the beginning stand true to their convictions have the fewest tests. When God gives to you a hard trial, if you can stand the strain He may not repeat it.
When Abraham offered up his son Isaac on Mount Moriah, it was a final testing for the rest of his life.
Do not let Satan see that you are afraid of him, for he will pursue to the death if he thinks that he has a chance of getting you. Be true, be true, Whether friends be false or few, Whatsoe'er betide, ever at His side, Let Him always find you true.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Bravery
- Examples of Bravery
- The Rewards of Standing True
- The Dangers of Fear
- Satan will pursue if he thinks we're afraid
- Be true to God, even in the face of adversity
Key Quotes
“Be brave. Cowards always get hurt. Brave men generally come out unharmed.” — A.B. Simpson
“When God gives to you a hard trial, if you can stand the strain He may not repeat it.” — A.B. Simpson
“Do not let Satan see that you are afraid of him, for he will pursue to the death if he thinks that he has a chance of getting you.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We must be brave and stand true to our convictions, even in the face of adversity.
- God may not repeat trials if we stand the strain, so we must persevere and trust in Him.
- We must not let Satan see that we are afraid of him, for he will pursue to the death if he thinks that he has a chance of getting us.