A Hound, a Hawk, a Horse, a Harlot
The sermon highlights the importance of prioritizing God's grace above all worldly things, as a heart void of grace often places a higher value on worldly pleasures.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of valuing worldly possessions and pleasures over the grace of God. He illustrates how many people prioritize their lusts, relationships, honors, and material wealth above their spiritual well-being. The sermon serves as a stark reminder that true fulfillment comes from valuing grace over transient earthly delights. Brooks calls for self-examination regarding what we truly cherish in our lives. Ultimately, he urges listeners to reassess their priorities and seek a deeper relationship with God.
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Every man on earth whose heart is void and empty of grace--sets a higher value and price upon his lusts, or upon his relations, or upon his honors, or riches, or pleasures, or upon this or that worldly enjoyment--than he does upon grace. Yes, how many thousands are there who set a higher price or value upon a hound, a hawk, a horse, a harlot, a good trade, a fair estate, a rich inheritance; yes, upon the very toys and trifles of this world--than they do upon God, or Christ, or grace!
Sermon Outline
- The Value We Place on Things
- The value we place on worldly things
- The value we place on God and His grace
Key Quotes
“Every man on earth whose heart is void and empty of grace--sets a higher value and price upon his lusts, or upon his relations, or upon his honors, or riches, or pleasures, or upon this or that worldly enjoyment--than he does upon grace.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must be aware of the value we place on worldly things and make a conscious effort to prioritize God's grace above all else.
- A heart transformation is necessary to change our priorities and value God's grace more than worldly things.
- We must be willing to let go of our worldly attachments and desires to make room for God's grace in our lives.