Epistle 150
George Fox encourages believers to live in the life and power of God, quench not the spirit, and witness to the word of the Lord.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of living in the life and power of God, urging believers to spread the truth and maintain love and unity among themselves. He encourages patience and faith, reminding them that true victory comes from God and that they should establish their lives on the foundation of His wisdom. Fox calls for a community that reflects God's glory, where the spirit is not quenched, and where every individual can express the truth they feel led to share. He reassures them of God's preservation and the authority of Christ over all powers, urging them to remain faithful and responsive to the divine within each person.
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Friends all every where, in the life and power of God live and dwell, and spread the truth abroad. Quench not the spirit [1 Th 5:19], but live in love and unity one with another; that with the wisdom of God ye may all be ordered to God's glory [Wis 8:1, 1 Cor 10:31]. 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 [1 Jn 5:4]; 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 [Isa 2:2] and hills; that ye may answer that of God in every man [Col 4:6/Rom 1:19], and the word of the Lord ye may witness to go <143> 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 to him [Mat 28:18]; who is to subdue all the powers of darkness [Col 1:13], and to make the kingdoms of the world his kingdom [Rev 11:15]. And none go beyond the measure [2 Cor 10:14] 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
- Live in the Life and Power of God
- Live as the Family of God
- Witness to the Word of the Lord
- Answer that of God in every man
- Witness to the word of the Lord go forth among you
- Feel and see the beginning of all things in faith
Key Quotes
“Quench not the spirit, but live in love and unity one with another;” — George Fox
“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 [1 Jn 5:4];” — George Fox
“And none go beyond the measure [2 Cor 10:14] of the spirit of God, nor quench it;” — George Fox
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to live in love and unity with others.
- Practice patience and truth in your daily life.
- Witness to the word of the Lord by answering that of God in every man.