The Common Inn of All Mankind
Death is the common inn of all mankind, and it knows no difference between robes and rags, serving as a reminder of our universal mortality and the certainty of judgment.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that death is the inevitable fate of all humanity, regardless of social status or wealth. He illustrates that death treats everyone equally, from the highest monarch to the lowest beggar, highlighting the futility of trying to escape its grasp. Brooks reminds us that no one can resist death, as it is a universal truth that we all must face. He references Ecclesiastes 8:8 and Hebrews 9:27 to underline the certainty of death and the subsequent judgment that follows. The sermon serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality and the importance of living with this reality in mind.
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"None of us has the power to prevent the day of
our death." Ecclesiastes 8:8
Death is the common inn of all mankind.
Death knows no difference between robes and rags,
between prince and peasant. "All flesh is grass." The
flesh of princes, nobles, counselors, generals, etc., is
grass, as well as the flesh of the lowest beggar who
walks the streets. Never was there orator so eloquent,
nor monarch so potent, who could either persuade or
withstand the stroke of death when it came! Death
comes into royal palaces, and into the poorest cottages,
and there is not a man to be found, who can make
resistance against this king of terrors, and terror of
kings.
"It is appointed unto men once to die, and after
that to face judgment." Hebrews 9:27
Sermon Outline
- Death is the Common Inn of All Mankind
- The Powerlessness of Human Existence
- The Certainty of Death and Judgment
- Death is a universal appointment
- After death, comes judgment
Key Quotes
“Death is the common inn of all mankind.” — Thomas Brooks
“All flesh is grass.” — Thomas Brooks
“It is appointed unto men once to die, and after that to face judgment.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize the powerlessness of human existence in the face of death and judgment.
- Understand that death is a universal appointment for all people, regardless of social status.
- Prepare for the judgment that comes after death by living a life of faith and obedience to God.