Keep in the Lowly Mind
Maintaining humility and a heart focused on God's truth is essential for living a virtuous and holy life.
George Fox preaches about the importance of maintaining humility and the mindset of Christ, avoiding behaviors such as strife, whisperings, backbitings, and tattlings that distract from God's presence within. He emphasizes the need to stay faithful to our relationship with Jesus, shining as lights in the world through virtue, righteousness, and holiness, while patiently and quietly walking in the truth. Fox encourages believers to keep the fear of God, hold fast to the truth they first received, and remain obedient to the Spirit and the power of God for eternal life.
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. . . KEEP in the Lowly Mind and the Humility of Christ. . . . And keep out of all that which tends to Strife and Whisperings, and Backbitings, and Tattlings, which draws from the Witness, Watch and Fear of God within. . . . So be Wise and keep your First Love, break not Wedlock with the Lord Jesus Christ . . . that ye may shine as Lights to the World, and be Examples in Virtue, Righteousness and Holiness, walking in the Truth in all Patience and Quietness, looking at the Lord, your Strength, and Christ Jesus, the Conqueror, and beyond all the Hills and Mountains; that ye may be a good Savour to the Lord, having Salt in your selves. . . .
So, keep in the Fear of God, and keep in his Truth, which ye at first received, for Truth never changes. . . .
So, be Obedient to the Spirit, and to the good Power of God, that hath quickened you; and live in it, that ye may dye no more, for that gives you Life.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Importance of Humility
- A. Keeping in the lowly mind of Christ
- B. Avoiding strife and worldly temptations
- II. Maintaining First Love and Virtue
- A. Breaking no wedlock with the Lord Jesus Christ
- B. Being examples in righteousness and holiness
- III. Walking in Truth and Patience
- A. Looking to the Lord for strength
- B. Living in the fear of God and his truth
Key Quotes
“So be Wise and keep your First Love, break not Wedlock with the Lord Jesus Christ” — George Fox
“that ye may be a good Savour to the Lord, having Salt in your selves” — George Fox
“Truth never changes” — George Fox
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to maintain humility and a lowly mind in your daily life.
- Prioritize keeping in the fear of God and his truth to avoid worldly temptations.
- Strive to be an example of righteousness and holiness in your relationships and actions.