Dirt handsomely fashioned – Thomas Brooks

“The Lord God formed the man out of the dust from the ground.” Genesis 2:7

Our bodies are but dirt handsomely fashioned. We derive our pedigree from the dust, and are akin to clay.

Such as have most pampered their bodies have been the greatest enemies to their own souls. And how many are there this day who pamper their bodies but starve their souls; who adorn their bodies but defile their souls; who dress and trim up their bodies with gold, and silver, and silks while their souls are naked of all grace, holiness,
and goodness.

“I discipline my body and bring it under strict control.” 1 Corinthians 9:27