There is nothing more tragic than to come to the end of life and know we have been on the wrong course.
Watchman NeeMan's thought is always of the punishment that will come to him if he sins. But God's thought is always of the glory man will miss if he sins. God's purpose for redemption is glory, glory, glory.
Watchman NeeWere our spirits hardy we would be able to meet the most disturbing situation with peace and rest.
Watchman NeeDo not be impatient for impatience is of the flesh. Do not try different methods because they are useful solely in helping the flesh. We must distrust the flesh entirely.
Watchman NeeBy the time the average Christian gets his temperature up to normal, everybody thinks he has a fever!
Watchman NeeNow the things done may not be evil or improper; they in fact may be good and godly (such as reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, preaching); but if they are not undertaken in a spirit of complete reliance upon the Holy Spirit, then the flesh is the source of all. The old creation is willing to do anything-even to submit to God - if only it is permitted to live and to be active.
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