Is every aspect of your life open to the transforming power of God? What stands in the way? — New England Yearly Meeting Queries #4
Find in your faith things to live humbly by and to die for. — New England Yearly Meeting Young Adult Friends #6
Consider which of the ways to happiness offered by society are truly fulfilling and which are potentially corrupting and destructive. Be discriminating when choosing means of entertainment and information. Resist the desire to acquire possessions or income through unethical investment, speculation or games of chance. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #39
Rejoice in the presence of children and young people in your meeting and recognise the gifts they bring. Remember that the meeting as a whole shares a responsibility for every child in its care. Seek for them as for yourself a full development of God’s gifts and the abundant life Jesus tells us can be ours. How do you share your deepest beliefs with them, while leaving them free to develop as the spirit of God may lead them? Do you invite them to share their insights with you? Are you ready both to learn from them and to accept your responsibilities towards them? — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #19
Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national, and international affairs. Do not shrink from the time and effort your involvement may demand. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #34
Are you ready to respond to any concern God may lay upon you, large or small? — New England Yearly Meeting Queries #14
What calls us into a Religious Society? Do we grow together in faithfulness? — New England Yearly Meeting Queries #11
Marriage has always been regarded by Friends as a religious commitment rather than a merely civil contract. Both partners should offer with God’s help an intention to cherish one another for life. Remember that happiness depends on an understanding and steadfast love on both sides. In times of difficulty remind yourself of the value of prayer, of perseverance and of a sense of humour. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #23
Take time to learn about other people’s experiences of the Light. Remember the importance of the Bible, the writings of Friends and all writings which reveal the ways of God. As you learn from others, can you in turn give freely from what you have gained? While respecting the experiences and opinions of others, do not be afraid to say what you have found and what you value. Appreciate that doubt and questioning can also lead to spiritual growth and to a greater awareness of the Light that is in us all. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #5
Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not be great busyness. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #28
Read the Bible. — New England Yearly Meeting Young Adult Friends #9
Try to live simply. A simple lifestyle freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be persuaded into buying what you do not need or cannot afford. Do you keep yourself informed about the effects your style of living is having on the global economy and environment? — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #41
Abandon your forms when they do not fulfill God’s will. — New England Yearly Meeting Young Adult Friends #5
Are you open to the many ways Spirit may speak to you? — New England Yearly Meeting Queries #5
What calls us into a Religious Society? Do we grow together in faithfulness? — New England Yearly Meeting Queries #11
Respect the laws of the state but let your first loyalty be to God’s purposes. If you feel impelled by strong conviction to break the law, search your conscience deeply. Ask your meeting for the prayerful support which will give you strength as a right way becomes clear. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #35
Humbly seek out that of God in the way others live, and find what’s deeply right in it. — New England Yearly Meeting Young Adult Friends #1
Approach old age with courage and hope. As far as possible, make arrangements for your care in good time, so that an undue burden does not fall on others. Although old age may bring increasing disability and loneliness, it can also bring serenity, detachment and wisdom. Pray that in your final years you may be enabled to find new ways of receiving and reflecting God’s love. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #29
Consider which of the ways to happiness offered by society are truly fulfilling and which are potentially corrupting and destructive. Be discriminating when choosing means of entertainment and information. Resist the desire to acquire possessions or income through unethical investment, speculation or games of chance. — Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #39
Attend to what love requires of you. — New England Yearly Meeting #16