That Good Lesson
George Fox encourages believers to dwell in the Truth, walk in the Love of the Truth, and learn the good Lesson of Jesus Christ to be low and meek in heart.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the Truth and walking in love and patience, urging Friends to learn the lesson of humility and meekness taught by Jesus Christ. He encourages believers to focus on the eternal, fostering unity and connection among one another as they gather in the Spirit. Fox warns against being swayed by harsh words or flattering speech, instead advocating for a steadfast commitment to the power of God and the Truth.
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TO all Friends everywhere, Dwell in the Truth, and walk in the Love of the Truth, in Patience, and every one in your Measure keep your Habitations, and learn that good Lesson of Jesus Christ, To be Low and Meek in Heart, giving no occasion to the Adversary by Evil-doing. . . .
But all Friends, mind that which is Eternal, which gathers your Hearts together up to the Lord, and lets you see, that we are written in one another's Heart. Meet together up to the Lord, and lets you see, that we are written in one another's Heart. Meet together everywhere, growing up in the Spirit to the Lord, the Fountain of Life, the Head of all things, God blessed for ever! Let not hard Words trouble you, nor fair Speeches win you; but dwell in the Power of Truth . . . in the mighty Power of God.
Sermon Outline
- Dwell in the Truth
- Learn the good Lesson of Jesus Christ
- Mind that which is Eternal
- Gathers your Hearts together up to the Lord
- Lets you see, that we are written in one another's Heart
Key Quotes
“Let not hard Words trouble you, nor fair Speeches win you; but dwell in the Power of Truth . . . in the mighty Power of God.” — George Fox
“Meet together everywhere, growing up in the Spirit to the Lord, the Fountain of Life, the Head of all things, God blessed for ever!” — George Fox
“To be Low and Meek in Heart, giving no occasion to the Adversary by Evil-doing.” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should strive to live in harmony with others and to be mindful of our actions and words.
- We should focus on the eternal and spiritual aspects of our lives, rather than being swayed by external influences.
- We should seek to grow in the Spirit and to be connected with one another in a spiritual sense.