Christ Quote by Thomas Brooks
“Those years, months, weeks, days, and hours, that are not filled up with God, with Christ, with grace, and with duty, will certainly be filled up with vanity and folly. The neglect of one day, of one duty, of one hour, would undo us, if we had not an Advocate with the Father.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Vanity of Unfilled Time, 1650s
Neglecting spiritual duties leads to emptiness, while divine advocacy protects against ruin.
In simple terms: Neglect leads to emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual duties.
Themes
faith
vanity
discipline
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- service work
- personal accountability
Key Concepts
theology
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you fill idle time meaningfully?
- What role does divine advocacy play in your life?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can still cause neglect despite belief.
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