The Best Armor Against Evil Lusts
Hiding God's word in your heart is the best armor against evil lusts and sin.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of hiding God's word in our hearts as a protective measure against evil lusts. He illustrates how David treasures the law of God, using it as both a safeguard against sin and a defense against Satan's temptations. By keeping the law close, believers can navigate life's challenges and remain steadfast in their faith. This internalization of scripture serves as the best armor, ensuring that one does not transgress against God's commands.
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"Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not
sin against You." Psalm 119:11
David hides the word in his heart as a treasure--that
he might not lose it; and as a rule--that he might not
transgress against it. The law of God kept close in the
heart is the best armor against evil lusts. David
locks up the law of God in his heart, as in a chest or
cabinet--to secure him against Satan's ambushes and
assaults on the one hand, and to preserve him from
sin on the other hand.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Importance of Hiding God's Word
- A. David's example in Psalm 119:11
- B. The purpose of hiding God's word in the heart
- II. The Law of God as Armor
- A. Protecting against Satan's attacks
- B. Preserving from sin
- III. The Consequence of Not Hiding God's Word
- A. Vulnerability to evil lusts
Key Quotes
“The law of God kept close in the heart is the best armor against evil lusts.” — Thomas Brooks
“David locks up the law of God in his heart, as in a chest or cabinet--to secure him against Satan's ambushes and assaults on the one hand, and to preserve him from sin on the other hand.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to memorize and meditate on God's word to secure yourself against Satan's attacks.
- Lock up the law of God in your heart to preserve yourself from sin.
- Use God's word as a rule to guide and protect you from evil lusts.