Mind the Light
The sermon encourages listeners to mind the Light of God in their conscience, seeking guidance and unity with others in the truth.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of following the Light of God in our consciences, which leads to unity in the Spirit. He highlights the need to discern the Power and Life of Truth in one another and to avoid discouraging anyone in the work of God. Fox urges believers to be mindful of their spirits, to recognize and nurture their individual gifts and callings, and to work together harmoniously for the gathering of those with simple hearts, knowing that those who turn many to righteousness will shine forever.
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. . . BUT, Dear Friends, mind the Light of God in your Consciences . . .; dwelling in it, guides out of the many things into one Spirit. . . . They that are guided by it are one, , who have been made to drink into one Spirit, . . . God is not the author of Confusion, but of Peace; All Jarrings, all Schisms, all Rents are out of the Spirit, for God hath tempered the Body together, that there should be no Schism in the Body, but all worship him with one Consent.
And as the Power and Life of Truth is made manifest, watch in the Discerning over one another.
And beware of discouraging any in the Work of God.
. . . And all take heed to your Spirits: that which is hasty, discerns not the Good Seed. . . . His Work is great, and his Gifts diverse. And therefore all mind your Gift, mind your Measure: mind your Calling and your Work.
Some speak to the Conscience; some plough and break the Clods; some weed out and some sow; some wait, that Fowls devour not the Seed. But wait all for the gathering of the Simple hearted ones: for They that turn many to Righteousness, shall shine for ever.
Sermon Outline
- Mind the Light of God
- Guidance in Conscience
- Unity in Spirit
- God's Authorship of Peace
Key Quotes
“God is not the author of Confusion, but of Peace; All Jarrings, all Schisms, all Rents are out of the Spirit, for God hath tempered the Body together, that there should be no Schism in the Body, but all worship him with one Consent.” — George Fox
“But wait all for the gathering of the Simple hearted ones: for They that turn many to Righteousness, shall shine for ever.” — George Fox
Application Points
- Be mindful of your gift and your measure in the work of God, and seek to use your gifts for the benefit of others.
- Discern the spirits in the work of God, and avoid discouraging others in their work.
- Wait patiently for the gathering of the simple hearted ones, and seek to turn many to righteousness.