It Is but a Little Sin!
The sermon warns against the dangers of little sins and the devastating consequences they can lead to if not repented of.
Thomas Brooks warns against the deceptive nature of 'little sins,' emphasizing that even minor transgressions can lead to significant spiritual danger. He illustrates how small sins, often overlooked, can infiltrate the soul and grow into greater issues, ultimately leading to spiritual death. Brooks uses vivid analogies, such as a little leaven affecting the whole lump and a small hole sinking a ship, to convey the seriousness of seemingly insignificant sins. He urges believers to be vigilant and recognize that neglecting these 'little sins' can have dire consequences for their souls.
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"Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we
are not ignorant of his devices." 2 Corinthians 2:11
"Ah!" says Satan, "It is but a little sin--a little pride,
a little worldliness, a little lust, etc. You may commit it
without any danger to your soul. It is but a little one;
you may commit it, and yet your soul shall live."
Consider, that there is great danger, yes, many times
most danger--in the smallest sins. "A little leaven leavens
the whole lump" (1 Cor. 5:6). If the serpent sneaks in his
head--he will draw in his whole body after him. Greater
sins do sooner startle the soul, and awaken and rouse
up the soul to repentance, than lesser sins do. Little sins
often slide into the soul, and breed, and work secretly and
indiscernibly in the soul, until they come to be so strong, as
to trample upon the soul, and to cut the throat of the soul.
Many are eternally killed and betrayed by the 'little sins',
as they call them, that are nourished in their own bosoms.
A little hole in the ship, sinks it.
A small breach in a dyke, carries away all before it.
A little stab at the heart, kills a man.
A little sin, without a great deal of mercy, will damn a man!
Sermon Outline
- The Danger of Little Sins
- The Consequences of Little Sins
- The Dangers of Little Sins
- The Slippery Slope of Sin
- The Devastating Consequences of Sin
Key Quotes
“A little hole in the ship, sinks it.” — Thomas Brooks
“A little sin, without a great deal of mercy, will damn a man!” — Thomas Brooks
“A little stab at the heart, kills a man.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Be aware of Satan's deception and the dangers of little sins.
- Seek mercy and repentance to avoid the consequences of sin.
- Recognize that little sins can be just as deadly as greater sins and can lead to eternal damnation.