Dwell in Unity and Love in the Power of God.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of living in unity and love, guided by the power of God, and being a witness to the word of the Lord.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of living in love and unity among friends, urging them to dwell in the power of God. He encourages believers to quench not the Spirit and to maintain patience and truth, which allows them to experience God's glory. Fox calls for a community that reflects the family of God, where love and life prevail, and where the wisdom of God guides their actions. He reminds them that all power belongs to Christ, who subdues darkness and establishes His kingdom. Ultimately, he urges everyone to speak in the Spirit and to recognize the divine presence in one another.
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To Friends, to Live in Love and Unity Together, In the Power of God.
George Fox, Epistle #150.
GF, To Friends, to live in love and unity together, in the power of God.
Friends all every where, in the life and power of God live and dwell, and spread the truth abroad. Quench not the spirit, but live in love and unity one with another; that with the wisdom of God ye may all be ordered to God's glory. And live all in patience one with another, and in the truth, that ye may feel and see to the beginning, before the world and its foundation was, in the faith which gives the victory; that nothing may reign but the life and power amongst you. And live all as the family of God in love, in life, in truth, in power, having your house established atop of all the mountains and hills; that ye may answer that of God in every man, and the word of the Lord ye may witness to go forth among you and be among you. So in this the Lord God Almighty preserve you and keep you. And in the son of God's power live, for all power in heaven and earth is given him; who is to subdue all the powers of darkness, and to make the kingdoms of the world his kingdom. And none go beyond the measure of the Spirit of God, nor quench it; for where it is quenched it cannot try things. So if any have any thing upon them to speak, in the life of God stand up and speak it, if it be but two or three words, and sit down again; and keep in the life, that ye may answer that of God in every man upon the earth. To you this is the word of the Lord God.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Dwelling in Unity and Love
- Living as the Family of God
- The Power of God
- Given to the Son of God
- To subdue all powers of darkness
- To make the kingdoms of the world his kingdom
Key Quotes
“Quench not the spirit, but live in love and unity one with another;” — George Fox
“For where it is quenched it cannot try things.” — George Fox
“To you this is the word of the Lord God.” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should strive to live in love and unity with others, guided by the power of God.
- Patience and truth are essential for us to feel and see the beginning of things and to live in harmony with God's will.
- We should answer that of God in every man by living in love, life, truth, and power, and by being a witness to the word of the Lord.