A hound, a hawk, a horse, a harlot – Thomas Brooks

Every man on earth whose heart is void and empty of grace sets a higher value and price upon his lusts, or upon his relations, or upon his honors, or riches, or pleasures, or upon this or that worldly enjoyment than he does upon grace. Yes, how many thousands are there who set a higher price or value upon a hound, a hawk, a horse, a harlot, a good trade, a fair estate, a rich inheritance; yes, upon the very toys and trifles of this world than they do upon God, or Christ, or grace!