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  EPISTLE 278
  by George Fox
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Summary: George Fox's Epistle 278 stresses the necessity of discipline
and authority in guiding youth to honor God.

Topics: "Christian Discipline", "Youth Ministry"
Scripture References: Job 39:5, Hosea 10:11, Romans 2:23, Galatians 5:1

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George Fox preaches about the importance of apprentices serving
faithfully according to covenant, emphasizing the need for order and
discipline to prevent youth from falling into dishonor by indulging in
looseness. He warns against giving too much freedom to the youth, as
true liberty is found in Christ Jesus, who gives authority over
behaviors that dishonor God.

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And friends, see that all apprentices that are bound amongst you may
serve out their times faithfully, according to covenant, that all may
know their places; for youth, if they be let loose, are like wild asses
[Job 39:5], and wild heifers [Hos 10:11]; and such many times bring a
great dishonour to God [Rom 2:23], by running into looseness; which are
more fit to be under rule and order, than to rule; and through a foolish
pity of some, they let up a great deal of airiness and wildness in them:
all which should be kept under by the power of God, wherein the honour
of the Lord may be preserved; and so, that liberty may not be given to
youth in those cases; for the true liberty is in Christ Jesus [Gal 5:1],
which gives authority over that which will dishonour God. . . .  . . .

G.

F.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-fox/epistle-278/
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