Thresh Down Deceit
Know the Life and Power of God, be obedient to it, and dwell in wisdom to thresh down deceit and enter into the Rest.
George Fox preaches about knowing the life and power of God within ourselves and each other, emphasizing obedience to that power to overcome deceit both internally and externally with wisdom. He encourages dwelling in the rest that is available for the people of God through belief. Fox highlights the unshakeable nature of God's power that can bring down all that needs to be shaken and changed, leading to a life that stands in God's strength and stability.
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FRIENDS, know the Life and Power of God in your selves, and one another, and to that Power be Obedient, to Thresh down all Deceit within and without you in Wisdom, and in that dwell, which comprehends the World; and know the Rest, which is for the People of God, which he that believeth, hath entred into.
So know the Life, that stands in God; and all know the Power of God, for that Power shall never be shaken nor change, but will shake down all, that must be shaken and will change.
So in that the Lord God Almighty preserve you, which giveth you to see, where there is no Changing nor Shadow.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Know the Life and Power of God
- Thresh down all Deceit
- Dwell in the Rest
- For the People of God
- Which is entered into by faith
Key Quotes
“So know the Life, that stands in God; and all know the Power of God, for that Power shall never be shaken nor change, but will shake down all, that must be shaken and will change.” — George Fox
“So in that the Lord God Almighty preserve you, which giveth you to see, where there is no Changing nor Shadow.” — George Fox
Application Points
- Be obedient to the Life and Power of God to experience its transformative power.
- Dwell in wisdom to make informed decisions and avoid deceit.
- Enter into the Rest by faith, which is available to the People of God.