Overcoming Darkness
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Fear Not the Powers of Darkness
By George Fox0JHN 1:1ROM 8:312CO 5:17EPH 4:3PHP 4:7COL 3:14HEB 12:141PE 5:81JN 3:81JN 4:18George Fox encourages believers not to fear the powers of darkness but to gather in unity and love, relying on the unchanging power of God. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in Christ, the second Adam, who brings sanctification and redemption, allowing believers to reign in peace and harmony. Fox urges the community to dwell in the love of God, which strengthens and edifies the body of Christ, and to let the Word of God guide and transform their lives, overcoming all that opposes it.
Jesus, as the Light, Brings to Light the Works of the Devil in Order to Destroy Them
By T. Austin-Sparks0MAT 5:14JHN 1:5JHN 8:12JHN 14:17JHN 21:252CO 4:6EPH 5:81JN 1:51JN 3:81JN 5:13T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Jesus, as the Light, reveals the true nature of humanity and the works of the devil, aiming to destroy them. He highlights that the confusion and division among believers stem from the devil's influence, and the solution lies in returning to the person of Jesus Christ, who brings clarity and assurance. Sparks points out that true fellowship and joy come from walking in the Light, which exposes sin and brings healing. He urges believers to recognize the transformative power of Christ's presence in their lives, which should lead to a reaction against darkness and evil. Ultimately, the message is that the Light of God, embodied in Jesus, is the antidote to all spiritual troubles.