The Saints' Weapons Are Spiritual
The saints' spiritual weapons are used to bring the blessing of God upon all men and destroy the curse, relying on the power of God and the supremacy of Christ.
George Fox emphasizes that the weapons of the saints are spiritual, aimed at bringing God's blessing upon all people rather than waging war against individuals. He highlights the importance of righteousness, mercy, and humility in the lives of believers, asserting that those who act unjustly will face God's power. Fox calls for patience and faith in God's supremacy, encouraging believers to dwell in His endless power and seek the salvation of all. He stresses that true honor comes from humility and that the reign of Christ is central to their mission. Ultimately, the goal is to see all men saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
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The Saints' Weapons Are Spiritual, That The Blessing Of God May Come Upon All Men (1655)
We are not against any man, but desire that the blessing of the Lord may come upon all men, and that which brings the curse may be destroyed; and in patience do we wait for that, and with spiritual weapons against it do we wrestle, and not against any man or woman's person. For Amongst us Christ is King, who bringeth the blessing, and destroyeth that which brought the curse. And whoever dwells in righteousness, (man or woman,) and loves mercy, and doth justly, and walks humbly with God, and hath the humility, which goes before the honour, we are not against. But whosoever doth unrighteously, or doth not justly, nor righteously, nor walk humbly before God, and will have honour before humility, God will overturn such by his power. And in that let your faith be; for we look not at persons, but at the power of God; and know the reign of Christ among us. And as it is said, "God save the king," or "God bless the king;" we would not have him nor any man destroyed, but save; and so blessed.
And the saved man will not suffer any thing to rule that destroys; and so our mind is, and we would that all men were saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth, which the persecutors are out of.
And all Friends, dwell in the endless power of the Lord, in which the supremacy is know, and the power which hath no end; whose dominion is over all dominions, and will stand when all other have an end; in that is the patience felt, which runneth the race, and obtaineth the crown; and that hath the wisdom, which is sweet, and cool, and pure, whereby the living truth hath the supremacy and dominion, and in that keep your meetings.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- The Saints' Spiritual Weapons
- The power of God reigns among us
- Living in the endless power of the Lord
- Against the curse, not against people
- The blessing of God is the goal
- Faith in God's power
- The supremacy of Christ
- Patience and endurance
- Wisdom and living truth
Key Quotes
“For Amongst us Christ is King, who bringeth the blessing, and destroyeth that which brought the curse.” — George Fox
“And in that let your faith be; for we look not at persons, but at the power of God;” — George Fox
“And all Friends, dwell in the endless power of the Lord, in which the supremacy is know, and the power which hath no end;” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should not view people who do not live righteously as enemies, but rather as people who need to be saved and brought to the knowledge of the truth.
- Our strength comes from the endless power of the Lord, and we should dwell in that power to live a life of patience and endurance.
- We should prioritize humility and living truth over personal honor and power.