With the Light See Salvation
The sermon emphasizes the importance of heeding the Light of Christ, which reveals truth and guides us to salvation and rest, and warns against worldly influences that lead to sin and ungodliness.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of the Light of Christ as a guiding force for believers, urging them to heed this divine illumination to recognize their sins and the transient nature of worldly desires. He encourages individuals to rely on the Light for personal revelation and understanding, rather than on human teachings, leading to a deeper relationship with God. By embracing this Light, believers can witness the New Covenant and experience true rest and salvation. Fox warns against the distractions of vain thoughts and idolatry, reminding that true life comes from hearing the voice of Jesus.
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FRIENDS, All to the Light, which Jesus Christ hath enlightened you withal, take heed, that with the Light of Christ, the Saviour of your Souls ye may all come to see and enjoy Rest; and the New Covenant ye may all witness, where ye need no Man to teach you, saying, Know the Lord.
And this Light shows you Sin, and the Evil of the World, and the Lust of it, and the vain Fashions of it, that pass away, and the Unrighteousness, and the Ungodliness of it; for they are . . . contrary to the Light and to be condemned with the Light.
Therefore to the Light I direct you, that with it ye may see your selves; then in it stand, that with it ye may see Jesus, from whence it comes: And not to join with your vain Thoughts, nor that which doth consult, and set, and frame Ways; there is the Idol-maker and the Image-maker, and the Founder of the Images, whom ye will see with the Light, if ye to it take heed. And so . . . ye will come to hear the Voice of the Son of God; and who hears his Voice, shall live.
Sermon Outline
- The Light of Christ points: - A source of salvation and rest - A guide for witnessing the New Covenant
- The Light reveals truth points: - Sin and the evil of the world - The lust and vain fashions of the world - Unrighteousness and ungodliness
- The importance of heeding the Light points: - To see oneself and one's true nature - To see Jesus and understand His teachings
- Avoiding worldly influences points: - Don't join with vain thoughts and worldly desires - Don't consult and follow worldly ways
- Hearing the Voice of the Son of God points: - A source of eternal life
Key Quotes
“And this Light shows you Sin, and the Evil of the World, and the Lust of it, and the vain Fashions of it, that pass away, and the Unrighteousness, and the Ungodliness of it;” — George Fox
“Therefore to the Light I direct you, that with it ye may see your selves; then in it stand, that with it ye may see Jesus, from whence it comes:” — George Fox
“And so . . . ye will come to hear the Voice of the Son of God; and who hears his Voice, shall live.” — George Fox
Application Points
- Heed the Light of Christ to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the world.
- Avoid worldly influences that lead to sin and ungodliness.
- Hear the Voice of the Son of God to receive eternal life.