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  THE SAINTS' WEAPONS ARE SPIRITUAL
  by George Fox
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Summary: The saints' spiritual weapons are used to bring the blessing of
God upon all men and destroy the curse, relying on the power of God and
the supremacy of Christ.

Topics: "Spiritual Warfare", "Righteousness and Humility"
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:4, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 54:17, Micah 6:8, Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 4:13, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6-7

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George Fox emphasizes that the weapons of the saints are spiritual,
aimed at bringing God's blessing upon all people rather than waging war
against individuals. He highlights the importance of righteousness,
mercy, and humility in the lives of believers, asserting that those who
act unjustly will face God's power. Fox calls for patience and faith in
God's supremacy, encouraging believers to dwell in His endless power and
seek the salvation of all. He stresses that true honor comes from
humility and that the reign of Christ is central to their mission.
Ultimately, the goal is to see all men saved and come to the knowledge
of the truth.

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The Saints' Weapons Are Spiritual, That The Blessing Of God May Come
Upon All Men (1655)

We are not against any man, but desire that the blessing of the Lord may
come upon all men, and that which brings the curse may be destroyed; and
in patience do we wait for that, and with spiritual weapons against it
do we wrestle, and not against any man or woman's person. For Amongst us
Christ is King, who bringeth the blessing, and destroyeth that which
brought the curse. And whoever dwells in righteousness, (man or woman,)
and loves mercy, and doth justly, and walks humbly with God, and hath
the humility, which goes before the honour, we are not against. But
whosoever doth unrighteously, or doth not justly, nor righteously, nor
walk humbly before God, and will have honour before humility, God will
overturn such by his power. And in that let your faith be; for we look
not at persons, but at the power of God; and know the reign of Christ
among us. And as it is said, "God save the king," or "God bless the
king;" we would not have him nor any man destroyed, but save; and so
blessed.

And the saved man will not suffer any thing to rule that destroys; and
so our mind is, and we would that all men were saved, and come to the
knowledge of the truth, which the persecutors are out of.

And all Friends, dwell in the endless power of the Lord, in which the
supremacy is know, and the power which hath no end; whose dominion is
over all dominions, and will stand when all other have an end; in that
is the patience felt, which runneth the race, and obtaineth the crown;
and that hath the wisdom, which is sweet, and cool, and pure, whereby
the living truth hath the supremacy and dominion, and in that keep your
meetings.

G.F.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-fox/the-saints-weapons-are-spiritual/
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