If You Would Live Gloriously
To live gloriously, one must look away from the tempting world and focus on God, Christ, and the unfading crown of glory.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of focusing on God and the eternal rewards awaiting believers rather than being distracted by the temptations of the world. He warns that the world, with its allurements, can be a dangerous snare for the soul. Instead, believers should fix their eyes on God, Christ, and the glorious crown of glory that awaits them, which far surpasses any earthly pleasure. This perspective encourages a life lived in faith and anticipation of divine rewards.
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("The Glorious Day of the Saints Appearance")
Professors look far too much upon the tempting world,
when she smiles and holds forth her beautiful breasts!
If you would live gloriously, look away from the
tempting world: it is a plague and a snare! Look away
from it--whether it smiles or whether it frowns.
Remember you have a God to look at, a Christ to look
at, and an unfading crown of glory to look at; which is
better than all--which is more than all other things to
your souls.
Sermon Outline
- Look Away from the Tempting World
- Look to Your God
- Look to Your Christ
- Christ is Your Example and Savior
- Christ is Your Crown of Glory
Key Quotes
“If you would live gloriously, look away from the tempting world: it is a plague and a snare!” — Thomas Brooks
“Remember you have a God to look at, a Christ to look at, and an unfading crown of glory to look at;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to look away from the tempting world and focus on God and Christ.
- Remember that God is your strength and refuge in times of temptation.
- Keep your eyes fixed on the unfading crown of glory that awaits you in heaven.