Be Valiant
Be valiant and follow God's will and counsel to overcome deceit and grow spiritually.
George Fox preaches about the importance of minding the Lord, standing in His will and counsel, and focusing on one's Father's house regardless of time or place. He encourages dwelling in the pure measure of God within oneself to experience the presence of the Lord. Fox emphasizes the unstoppable power of the Word of the Lord and prays for wisdom, courage, manhood, and boldness to overcome deceit. He urges the listeners to be valiant, guided by the pure Spirit of God, to rise up to God and combat deceit both internally and externally, ending with a farewell prayer for God's protection.
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DEAR Brother, Mind the Lord, and stand in his Will and Counsel. Look not forth at Time nor Place, but at thy Father's House, wheresoever thou art. And dwell in the pure Measure of God in thee, and there thou wilt see the Lord God present with thee. For the bringing forth many out of Prison, art thou there set: behold the Word of the Lord cannot be bound: The Lord God of Power give thee Wisdom, Courage, Manhood and Boldness to thresh down all Deceit.
Dear Heart, be Valiant, and mind the pure Spirit of God in thee, to guide thee up unto God, to thunder down all Deceit within and without.
So Farewell! God Almighty keep you all!
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Mind the Lord and Stand in His Will
- Be Valiant and Mind the Pure Spirit of God
- Look not forth at Time nor Place
- Dwell in the pure Measure of God in thee
- Guidance for Spiritual Growth
- Overcoming Deceit
Key Quotes
“Behold the Word of the Lord cannot be bound” — George Fox
“The Lord God of Power give thee Wisdom, Courage, Manhood and Boldness to thresh down all Deceit” — George Fox
“be Valiant, and mind the pure Spirit of God in thee, to guide thee up unto God, to thunder down all Deceit within and without” — George Fox
Application Points
- Be aware of and follow God's will and counsel in all aspects of life.
- Dwell in the pure measure of God in you to overcome deceit and grow spiritually.
- Cultivate courage and boldness to follow God's will and overcome obstacles.