The rich in the broad way
Many rich are likewise in the broad way. And these apply to the hopes of men and to all their foolish desires as strongly and effectually as the mighty and noble to their fears. So that you can hardly hold on in the way of the kingdom unless you are dead to all below, unless you are crucified to the world and the world crucified to you, unless you desire nothing more but God.
1771 text
8. Many rich are likewise in the broad way. And these apply to the hopes of men, and to all their foolish desires, as strongly and effectually, as the mighty and noble to their fears. So that hardly can you hold on in the way of the kingdom, unless you are dead to all below, unless you are crucified to the world and the world crucified to you, unless you desire nothing more but God.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 31 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 7:13-14.
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