He Has No Reason to Complain!
A Christian's true wealth and happiness come from God's favor, making them rich in grace and giving them no reason to complain.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a Christian's wealth in grace and relationship with Christ far outweighs any earthly struggles or material lack. He asserts that even the smallest token of God's favor is more valuable than all the riches of the world, and that true contentment comes from knowing God as our portion. Brooks encourages believers to recognize their spiritual abundance, which provides joy and hope, regardless of their physical circumstances. He concludes that those who are clothed in Christ's righteousness have no reason to complain, as their souls are nourished by heavenly blessings.
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The least drop of grace,
the least smile from Christ's face,
the least kiss of His mouth,
the least embrace of His arm,
the least hint of His favor--
is worth more than ten thousand worlds!
That Christian cannot be poor--who is rich in grace.
That Christian cannot be miserable--who has God
for his portion.
That Christian cannot be unhappy--who has a
mansion prepared for him in heaven, though he
has not a cottage to hide his head in, in this world.
That Christian has no cause to complain of lack
of food for his body--whose soul is feasted with
manna, with the dainties of heaven, with those
rarities which are better than angels' food!
He who has but rags to cover his back, if his soul
is clothed with the garments of salvation, and
covered with the robe of Christ's righteousness,
he has no reason to complain!
Sermon Outline
- The Value of God's Favor
- The Riches of a Christian
- The Christian's Mansion
- The Garments of Salvation
- Clothed with the garments of salvation
- Covered with the robe of Christ's righteousness
Key Quotes
“The least drop of grace, the least smile from Christ's face, the least kiss of His mouth, the least embrace of His arm, the least hint of His favor-- is worth more than ten thousand worlds!” — Thomas Brooks
“That Christian cannot be poor--who is rich in grace.” — Thomas Brooks
“He who has but rags to cover his back, if his soul is clothed with the garments of salvation, and covered with the robe of Christ's righteousness, he has no reason to complain!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should focus on our spiritual wealth rather than material possessions.
- God's favor is the key to our happiness and fulfillment.
- We should be grateful for the least drop of God's favor in our lives.