Nibbling at Satan's Golden Baits!
Thomas Brooks warns against the deceitfulness of sin and its ability to lead us away from God, emphasizing the importance of avoiding its temptation.
Thomas Brooks warns about the deceitful and alluring nature of sin, comparing it to Delilah's betrayal of Samson. He emphasizes that sin can appear enticing while ultimately leading to spiritual death and separation from God. Despite the dangers, many are so bewitched by sin that they would rather lose everything than let go of it. Brooks urges believers to be vigilant and avoid engaging with the temptations that Satan presents as golden baits.
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". . . the deceitfulness of sin." Hebrews 3:13
Sin is of a very deceitful and bewitching nature. It will
kiss the soul, and look enticing to the soul, and yet betray
the soul forever. It will with Delilah smile upon us--that it
may betray us into the hands of the devil--as she betrayed
Samson into the hands of the Philistines.
Tell the bewitched soul that sin is a viper that will certainly
kill; that sin often kills secretly, insensibly, eternally--yet
the bewitched soul cannot, and will not, cease from sin.
A man bewitched with sin had rather lose God, Christ,
heaven, and his own soul--than part with his sin! Oh,
therefore, forever take heed of playing with or nibbling
at Satan's golden baits!
Sermon Outline
- The Deceitfulness of Sin
- Sin's Nature
- Sin's Appearance
- Sin's Consequences
Key Quotes
“Sin is of a very deceitful and bewitching nature.” — Thomas Brooks
“A man bewitched with sin had rather lose God, Christ, heaven, and his own soul--than part with his sin!” — Thomas Brooks
“Sin often kills secretly, insensibly, eternally--yet the bewitched soul cannot, and will not, cease from sin.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must be aware of the deceitfulness of sin and its ability to lead us away from God.
- We must avoid engaging with sin in any way, lest we fall under its control.
- We must prioritize our relationship with God above all else, lest we lose Him and our souls.