Self Judged and Mastery
George Fox emphasizes the importance of self-judgment and unity through God's measure to avoid strife and confusion.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the measure of God's Spirit, which brings unity and peace. He warns against boasting above one's measure and encourages self-reflection to allow the Spirit to guide individuals closer to God. Fox urges believers to judge themselves with the Light to avoid condemnation and strive for unity in love. He highlights that moving away from the eternal life into the changeable world leads to strife and confusion.
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FRIENDS, I do Warn and Exhort you all in the Presence of the Lord God, Dwell in the Measure, which God hath given you of himself, in which is no Strife, but Unity: Therefore every one of you dwell in it. And this I do Warn you of, Boast not your selves above your Measures, but dwell in the Truth it self; that with the Measure of the Living Spirit of the Living God, ye may be guided up to God, in which Spirit ye will all have Unity in the least Measure of it. And so every one of you Judge Self, for it would have the Mastery; which is to be Condemned with the Light, in which is Unity. So, the Eternal God of Light, and Life and Power be with you all, and in you all! And keep from all Strife, and above it, in Love and Unity in every Place.
And Friends, the going from the Life into the Changable, is the Cause of Strife and Confusion.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
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- The importance of dwelling in God's measure
- Unity as a result of following God's guidance
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- Warning against self-boasting
- The significance of truth in spiritual growth
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- Self-judgment as a means to overcome mastery of self
- Condemnation of self in the light of unity
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- The role of the Eternal God in maintaining unity
- Avoiding strife through love and unity
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- The transition from life to changeable causes confusion
- Staying rooted in God's spirit to prevent strife
Key Quotes
“Dwell in the Measure, which God hath given you of himself, in which is no Strife, but Unity.” — George Fox
“Boast not your selves above your Measures, but dwell in the Truth it self.” — George Fox
“The going from the Life into the Changable, is the Cause of Strife and Confusion.” — George Fox
Application Points
- Reflect regularly on your actions and motivations to ensure they align with God's truth.
- Cultivate a spirit of love and unity in all interactions to prevent strife.
- Stay grounded in God's spirit to navigate life's changes without confusion.