Lord, You Know
A true child of God is able to say 'Lord, You know' with confidence, knowing that they hate and abhor sin, combat and conflict with it, and grieve and mourn over it.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the genuine heart of a true child of God, who acknowledges their failings yet can confidently declare that they do not harbor any beloved or darling sins. The sermon outlines the believer's hatred for known sins, their active struggle against them, and the deep sorrow they feel over their transgressions. Brooks encourages believers to seek deliverance from sin through holy means, highlighting the joy that comes from overcoming sin. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and the transformative power of God's grace in the life of a believer.
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The true child of God is able to say, "Lord, You know,
that though I have had many and great failings--yet
there are no beloved sins, no bosom sins, no darling
sins, which are chargeable upon me! Lord, You know . . .
1. That there is no known sin which I don't hate and abhor.
2. That there is no known sin which I don't combat and conflict with.
3. That there is no known sin which I don't grieve and mourn over.
4. That there is no known sin which I would not heartily be rid of.
5. That there is no known sin which I don't in some measure,
endeavor in the use of holy means--to be delivered from.
6. That there is no known sin, the effectual subduing and
mortifying of which would not administer matter of the
greatest joy and comfort to me!"
Sermon Outline
- The True Child of God
- The Marks of a True Child of God
- The Benefits of Being a True Child of God
- Heartily Desires to be Rid of Sin
- Seeks Deliverance from Sin
- Experiences Joy and Comfort in Overcoming Sin
Key Quotes
“Lord, You know, that though I have had many and great failings--yet there are no beloved sins, no bosom sins, no darling sins, which are chargeable upon me!” — Thomas Brooks
“That there is no known sin which I don't hate and abhor.” — Thomas Brooks
“That there is no known sin, the effectual subduing and mortifying of which would not administer matter of the greatest joy and comfort to me!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Examine your heart and actions to see if you're truly hating and abhorring sin.
- Seek to combat and conflict with sin in your life.
- Grieve and mourn over sin, and seek deliverance from it.