Strive Not in Meetings
George Fox encourages listeners to meet in the light, strive not in meetings, and dwell in the power of the Lord God to experience unity and peace.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of meeting together in the light to see the Father of Life among them, urging for peace, love, and unity in the power of the Lord God during their gatherings. He advises to let wisdom guide with patience, avoiding strife and instead focusing on what leads to peace, love, and edification among friends.
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ALL Friends, Meet together in the Light, that with it ye may see the Father of Life amongst you in your Meetings. And so, the Lord God of Power be with you, and keep you. . . . And all live in Peace, in Love, in Life, and in the Power of the Lord God, and keep your Meetings, every one of you waiting in the Power of God upon him; that in it ye may have Unity with God, the Father, and the Son, and one with another.
And Dear Friends, Let Wisdom guide you in Patience, and do not strive with any in Meetings; but dwell in the Power of the Lord God, that can bear and suffer all things. And make no Strife among Friends, but live in that which makes for Peace, and Love and Life, in which Edification is known.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Meet in the Light
- See the Father of Life in Meetings
- Experience Unity with God and each other
Key Quotes
“Let Wisdom guide you in Patience, and do not strive with any in Meetings;” — George Fox
“Make no Strife among Friends, but live in that which makes for Peace, and Love and Life,” — George Fox
Application Points
- Practice patience and humility in your interactions with others, especially in meetings.
- Seek to dwell in the power of the Lord God, rather than striving with others.
- Prioritize unity and peace in your relationships with others.