They Are Not Quite Slain
Pride and envy, though wounded at conversion, remain as bitter roots in the believer and must be continually mortified and overcome.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that while pride and envy are mortally wounded at the moment of a believer's conversion, they are not completely eradicated. He reminds us that even the most devout individuals still struggle with these lingering sins, highlighting the ongoing battle against pride, vain-glory, self-love, and envy that persists in the life of a believer. This sermon serves as a call to recognize and confront these remnants of sin, encouraging believers to seek continual growth and sanctification.
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Though pride and envy have received their death's wound at the soul's first conversion--yet they are not quite slain in a believer. The best of men are but men at the best, and there are still those bitter roots of pride, vain-glory, self-love, envy, etc., remaining in the godliest believer.
Sermon Outline
- The Nature of Pride and Envy
- The Presence of Pride and Envy in Believers
- The Danger of Unchecked Pride and Envy
- They can lead to spiritual stagnation and decay
- They must be continually mortified and overcome
Key Quotes
“Pride and envy have received their death's wound at the soul's first conversion--yet they are not quite slain in a believer.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize the presence of pride and envy in your own life and continually seek to mortify them.
- Understand that even the best of men are not immune to pride and must be vigilant in their spiritual walk.
- Make a conscious effort to overcome pride and envy through spiritual disciplines and a deepening relationship with God.