Epistle 257
Faithfulness in serving God and diligence in the Lord's business are essential for bringing the power of the Lord over all those who have gainsayed it.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in serving God and minding His business, encouraging believers to diligently spread the power of the Lord to those who oppose it. He urges the faithful to visit and support new believers, ensuring that none are left behind in spiritual bondage. Fox calls on everyone to actively seek out and bring back those who have strayed, illustrating the immense joy in heaven over one lost soul being rescued and returned to the fold.
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Dear friends,--Be faithful in the service of God, and mind the Lord's business, and be diligent, so will the power of the Lord be brought over all those that have gainsayed it. And all ye that are faithful, go to visit them that have been convinced, from house to house, that if it be possible ye may not leave a hoof in Egypt [Exod 10:26]. And so, every one go seek the lost sheep, and bring him home on your backs to the fold, and there will be more joy of that one sheep than the ninety and nine in the fold [Mat 18:12f, Luke 5:4-7]. . . . <309> . . .
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Sermon Outline
- Faithfulness in Serving God
- Visiting the Convinced
- Seeking the Lost Sheep
- Go and find the lost sheep
- Bring them home to the fold
- Celebrate the return of one lost sheep
Key Quotes
“And so, every one go seek the lost sheep, and bring him home on your backs to the fold, and there will be more joy of that one sheep than the ninety and nine in the fold [Mat 18:12f, Luke 5:4-7].” — George Fox
“Be faithful in the service of God, and mind the Lord's business, and be diligent, so will the power of the Lord be brought over all those that have gainsayed it.” — George Fox
Application Points
- Be diligent in serving God and mind His business at all times.
- Visit those who have been convinced to ensure that no one is left unconverted.
- Go and find the lost sheep, and bring them home to the fold with joy.