Sell Their Souls to Satan
The sermon emphasizes the importance of preserving one's immortal soul and the terrible cost of losing it.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave danger of trading one's soul for temporary pleasures, likening it to children who exchange valuable jewels for trivial items. He warns that many people, in their pursuit of fleeting desires, are foolishly selling their immortal souls to Satan. The sermon challenges listeners to recognize the true worth of their souls and to avoid the trivial pursuits that lead to spiritual ruin. Brooks calls for a deeper understanding of the eternal consequences of our choices and the importance of valuing our souls above all else.
Text
"What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole
world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give
in exchange for his soul?" Matthew 16:26
We laugh at little children to see them part with rich
jewels for silly trifles; and yet daily experience tells us
that multitudes are so childish as to part with such rich
and precious jewels as their immortal souls for a lust,
or for base and unworthy trifles. Ah, for what a trifle
do many thousands sell their souls to Satan every
day! Oh, they trample under feet, that matchless
jewel--their precious and immortal souls!
Sermon Outline
- The Value of the Soul
- The Cost of Losing the Soul
- Lust and base trifles can lead to soul loss
- Selling the soul to Satan is a terrible cost
Key Quotes
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” — Thomas Brooks
“Ah, for what a trifle do many thousands sell their souls to Satan every day!” — Thomas Brooks
“Oh, they trample under feet, that matchless jewel--their precious and immortal souls!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must prioritize the preservation of our immortal souls above all else.
- We must be careful not to give up our souls for things of lesser value, such as lust or base desires.
- We must seek to live a life that honors God and preserves our souls for eternity.