Title: Contentment, Prosperity, and God's Glory
Author: Jeremiah Burroughs
Book Information:
- Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books (2013)
- ISBN: 9781601782328
- Page Count: 144
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Review: According to page ix of the Preface, the author of Contentment, Prosperity, and God's Glory, Jeremiah Burroughs' "heart's desire was to serve the Lord and His kingdom in as great a capacity as He would allow." Also on pages xi-xii we see, "Burroughs could not in good conscience conform to such superstitions [897 of them imposed on all ministers by the King of England]. His personal conviction was as follows, "In God's worship, there must be nothing tendered up to God but what He has commanded. Whatsoever we meddle with in the worship of God must be what we have a warrant for out of the Word of God."
The inspirational character of Jeremiah manifested in his nonconformity, cost him his license, ministry, and income. He was slandered, persecuted, and eventually forced to flee his beloved country to Holland in order to escape arrest. Yet in spite of his circumstances, Burroughs' sermons consistently remained free of complaints. Why? Because of his view of contentment, that you can learn from reading this precious book.
Is it possible to always be content, both in need, as well as in times of prosperity and abundance? Paul said it was in Philippians 4:2, and Jeremiah Burroughs discovered the secret, too. Are you curious about the rich content found within Contentment, Prosperity, and God's Glory? As you open this book like a chest, you are sure to find the treasure contained within to enrich not only today, but also your life and your walk as well.
About the Author: Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a member of the Westminster Assembly and a prominent preacher among Congregationalists. Several of his works have been reprinted by Soli Deo Gloria Publications.
The inspirational character of Jeremiah manifested in his nonconformity, cost him his license, ministry, and income. He was slandered, persecuted, and eventually forced to flee his beloved country to Holland in order to escape arrest. Yet in spite of his circumstances, Burroughs' sermons consistently remained free of complaints. Why? Because of his view of contentment, that you can learn from reading this precious book.
Is it possible to always be content, both in need, as well as in times of prosperity and abundance? Paul said it was in Philippians 4:2, and Jeremiah Burroughs discovered the secret, too. Are you curious about the rich content found within Contentment, Prosperity, and God's Glory? As you open this book like a chest, you are sure to find the treasure contained within to enrich not only today, but also your life and your walk as well.
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