More Quotes by Watchman Nee
The 'flesh' is too bad to be cleansed; it must be crucified.
To keep our hand on the plow while wiping away our tears -- THAT is Christianity!
God is not seeking a display of my Christ-likeness , but a manifestation of His Christ.
Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ, I have been defeated; in Christ, I am already victorious. How meaningful are the words, "in Christ.
Separation to God, separation from the world, is the first principle of Christian living.
The Christian life from start to finish is based upon this principle of utter dependence upon the Lord Jesus.
Not until we take the place of a servant can He take His place as Lord.
To bear the cross means that you refrain from doing what you have the power to do. You are qualified to fulfill your desire, yet you refrain from doing so. A person like this is the strongest person. The strongest person is not the one who is able to do something, but the one who is able not to do what he has the power to do.
The cross grants us position, the Holy Spirit gives us experience.
God asks for men who are totally broken and who will follow Him even to death to work for Him.
