The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in IrelandQueries for Serious ConsiderationHere are some extracts:- Do you depend on the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit and do you show this by your devotion to God and by your love to all people? Do you make time for prayer and thanksgiving and read and understand the Bible and other writings which reveal the ways of God? Are you open to the promptings of the Spirit, and sensitive to one another's needs? Do you live in that life and power which takes away the occasion of violent conflict, and with God's help work for reconciliation between individuals, groups and nations? Do you faithfully maintain our witness that all war, or preparation for it, is inconsistent with the spirit and teaching of Christ? Are you honest in your daily work and in all your personal relationships? Do you maintain integrity in your dealings with government authorities and other outward concerns? Do you seek to discern how much of your time, talents and resources you should devote to the service of others? Do you cherish an understanding and forgiving spirit? Do you avoid unkind gossip and the spreading of rumour? Do you avoid damaging the reputation of others? Do you cultivate an appreciation of each individual's worth? Is your Meeting one to which all can feel a sense of belonging, taking their full share in its concerns and practical work? Do you fulfil your part as a religious society and as individuals in promoting the cause of Truth and in spreading the message of Christ throughout the world? The full wording can be found elsewhere in this site.
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