Can not Quote by Thomas Brooks
“Christ is a most precious commodity, he is better than rubies or the most costly pearls; and we must part with our old gold, with our shining gold, our old sins, our most shining sins, or we must perish forever. Christ is to be sought and bought with any pains, at any price; we can not buy this gold too dear. He is a jewel more worth than a thousand worlds, as all know who have him. Get him, and get all; miss him and miss all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1660
Christ's value surpasses all material wealth; true riches come from spiritual devotion, not earthly gold.
In simple terms: Spiritual wealth outweighs material riches.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual over material wealth.
Themes
faith
spirituality
value
materialism
eternity
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church teachings
- personal meditation
- charitable giving
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance spiritual devotion with daily responsibilities?
- What does 'gold' symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as dismissing practical needs.
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