August 16. 1678.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's charge as a demonstration of our love for Him, and warns against the pollution of the world that hinders our access to celestial blessings.
Jane Lead preaches about the importance of obedience to God's commands as a demonstration of love for Him. She emphasizes the need to separate from worldly desires and pursuits in order to partake in the blessings of the heavenly realm. Lead urges her listeners to flee from the contamination of worldly influences and to seek the purity of God's presence and guidance.
Text
This Word came among the various Instructions, from the Holy Anointing. If ye so love me as ye have declared, then will ye be zealous to obey all my charge. Then followed this Word, saying, Know ye not, that whoever would be of this World, can make no claim to the Coelestial-Tree, from which the fruitful Blessing doth descend. Therefore haste away from the Pollution thereof.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Obedience
- Love for God is demonstrated through obedience
- Obedience is necessary for spiritual growth
Key Quotes
“If ye so love me as ye have declared, then will ye be zealous to obey all my charge.” — Jane Lead
“Know ye not, that whoever would be of this World, can make no claim to the Coelestial-Tree, from which the fruitful Blessing doth descend.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must recognize our love for God and our need to obey His charge in order to experience spiritual growth.
- Fleeing from the pollution of the world is essential for accessing the blessings of the Celestial Tree.
- Obedience to God's charge is a necessary step in our journey towards spiritual maturity.