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  STAND STILL IN THE LIGHT
  by George Fox
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of standing still in God's
Light to find strength and peace amidst temptation and troubles.

Topics: "Surrender to God", "Faith in Trials"
Scripture References: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:12, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:6-7, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:7

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George Fox encourages believers to stand still in the face of troubles
and temptations, emphasizing the importance of submitting to the Light
of the Lord for strength and peace. He warns that the Tempter exploits
our weaknesses, but by remaining still and focused on God's presence, we
can overcome our addictions and fears. Fox illustrates that true
strength comes from recognizing our struggles and surrendering to God's
power, leading to inner peace and contentment. He reminds us that
earthly reasoning can distract us, but by staying grounded in the
Spirit, we can read the Scriptures correctly and find true peace.
Ultimately, standing still in the Light allows us to grow in faith and
resilience against life's challenges.

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TO FRIENDS, to stand still in Trouble, and see the Strength of the Lord.

Whatever ye are addicted to, the Tempter will come in that thing; and
when he can trouble you, then he gets Advantage over you, then he gets
Advantage over you, and then ye are yourselves; and then Mercy comes in.
After thou seest thy Thoughts and the Temptations, do not think, but
submit; and then the Power comes. Stand still in that which shews and
discovers; and there doth Strength immediately come: And stand still in
the Light and submit to it, and the other will be hush'd and gone; and
then Content comes. And when Temptations and Troubles appear, sink down
in that which is pure, and all will be hush'd and fly away.

Your Strength is to stand still, after ye see your selves. Whatsoever ye
see your selves addicted to, Tempations, Corruptions, Uncleanness &c.
then ye think, ye shall never Overcome. and Earthly reason will tell
you, what ye shall lose; hearken not to that but stand still in the
Light, that shews them to you, and then Strength comes from the Lord,
and Help, contrary to your Expectation: Then ye grow up in Peace, and no
Trouble shall you move. David fretted himself when he look'd out; but
when he was still, no Trouble could him move: When your Thoughts are
out, abroad, then Troubles move you: But come to stay your Minds upon
the Spirit which was before the Letter; here ye learn to read the the
Scriptures aright. If ye do anything in your own Wills, then ye tempt
God; but stand still in that Power, which brings Peace.

G.F.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-fox/stand-still-in-the-light/
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