208 Quotes by Watchman Nee

May we always be possessed by the consciousness that we are not our own.

God will answer all our questions in one way and one way only. Namely, by showing us more of his Son.

Man’s failure is not due to his weakness, but to his not accepting God’s strength. It is not in his inability but in not allowing God to enable him. He cannot do it, but why not let God deliver him? This is what the Lord stresses here. The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Our Lord wanted to prove to the young ruler what God can do, but he, instead, went away with the conclusion that the thing was impossible to him.

It is a fact that the Lord Jesus has already died for you. It is also a fact that you have already died with the Lord Jesus. If you do not believe in your death with Christ, you will not be able to receive the effectiveness of death with Him – freedom from sin.

The cross grants us position, the Holy Spirit gives us experience.

Do 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.

Authority in the world is being increasingly undermined until at the end all authorities will be overthrown and lawlessness shall rule.

The particular sin of omission which gives ground to the evil spirits is the believer’s passivity.

If Christ lives in us, we will rejoice in everything, and we will thank and praise the Lord. We will say, ‘Hallelujah! Praise the Lord’ forever.