Exhortation to Union and to Obedienc
The sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and sanctity in the Lord, and the need for true desire to maintain a commitment to these values.
Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of unity among believers, urging them to be of the same mind and one in heart with each other and with the Lord. He distinguishes between those who truly desire to live in sanctity and virginity, indicating that those who are not of God will not heed their message. Clement concludes with a farewell, encouraging the saints to rejoice in the Lord and receive peace and joy from God the Father through Jesus Christ.
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Therefore, we beseech you, our brethren in our Lord, that these things be observed with you, as with us, and that we may be of the same mind, that we may be one in you and you may be one in us, and that in everything we may be of one soul and one heart in our Lord.
Whosoever knows the Lord hears us; and every one who is not of God hears not us. He who desires truly to keep sanctity hears us; and the virgin who truly desires to keep virginity hears us; but she who does not truly desire to keep virginity does not hear us. Finally, farewell in our Lord, and rejoice in the Lord, all you saints. Peace and joy be with you from God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord. So be it.
Here ends the Second Epistle of Clement, the disciple of Peter. His prayer be with us! So be it.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Unity
- The Role of the Lord in Our Lives
- The Call to Sanctity
- Conclusion and Final Blessing
- Farewell in the Lord
- Peace and joy from God the Father
Key Quotes
“Whosoever knows the Lord hears us;” — Clement of Rome
“Finally, farewell in our Lord, and rejoice in the Lord, all you saints.” — Clement of Rome
“Peace and joy be with you from God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — Clement of Rome
Application Points
- Strive to be of the same mind with others in the Lord and maintain a unified understanding.
- Desire to keep sanctity and purity, and be committed to following the Lord's message.
- Seek peace and joy from God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.