 When a truth is unfolded by God it most naturally becomes a power in man, who then finds himself able to believe. Author: Watchman Nee |
| Perhaps their speech does convey truth, but without the quickening of the Holy Spirit even truth is of small advantage. Author: Watchman Nee |
| Only as they cease to seek anything by themselves and only as they take the position of the teachable shall they be taught by the Spirit truth which they are able to digest. Author: Watchman Nee |
| There is but one kind of knowledge concerning either the Bible or God which is valuable, and that is the truth revealed to our spirit by God's Spirit. God does not explain Himself via man's reasoning; never does man come to known God through rationalization. Author: Watchman Nee |
| To secure one's freedom the Christian must experience God's light which is God's truth. Author: Watchman Nee |
| The devil abhors light and truth because these remove the ground of his working. Author: Watchman Nee |
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| The believer at minimum can declare by his will that he wants the truth, that he wants to know and obey the truth. By prayer and by choice of will he ought to resist every satanic lie, whatever form it may take a thought, an imagination or an argument. Author: Watchman Nee |
| The believer in addition should assail the lies of the evil spirits. Every suggestion from the enemy must be met resolutely with the truth of the Bible. Answer doubts with the texts of faith; respond to despair with words of hope; reply to fear with words of peace. If he does not know the appropriate verse, let him pray for direction. Victory is obtained by wielding the Sword of the Spirit. Author: Watchman Nee |
| If our brain is full of prejudice towards the truth or towards the preacher, truth will not enter it nor will it extend to our life. No wonder some believers derive no help already have they decided what they would like to read or hear. Author: Watchman Nee |
| If the mind is open the individual will soon perceive the preciousness of a truth which initially appeared rather dull to him but now is illumined by the spirit's light. Author: Watchman Nee |
| Knowing the truth concerning the deep workings of the evil spirit helps the individual not only to overcome sins but to eliminate unnecessary afflictions as well. Author: Watchman Nee |
| One encounters no difficulty in accepting that truth which is agreeable; but it is not easy at all to take in a truth which blasts one's ego. Author: Watchman Nee |
