During conferences held in Shanghai and Hankow, Watchman Nee
spoke to his fellow-workers on the principles in the New Testament
concerning
the practical arrangement of the churches, the ministry, and the work.
He declared, "it is our desire to accept and proclaim the whole Word of
God.... we seek to follow the leading of God's Spirit but at the same
time we
seek to pay attention to the examples shown us in His Word. The leading
of the
Spirit is precious, but if there is no example in the word, then it is
easy to
substitute our fallible thoughts and unfounded feelings for the Spirit's
leading, drifting into error without realizing it."
In his speaking, he honestly examined his own work before the lord in
the light
of these principles, provided adjustment and encouragement to his
co-workers,
and confirmed through personal testimony that the practice of The Normal
Christian Church Life revealed in the New Testament can be recovered.
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He declared, "it is our desire to accept and proclaim the whole Word of God.... we seek to follow the leading of God's Spirit but at the same time we seek to pay attention to the examples shown us in His Word. The leading of the Spirit is precious, but if there is no example in the word, then it is easy to substitute our fallible thoughts and unfounded feelings for the Spirit's leading, drifting into error without realizing it."
In his speaking, he honestly examined his own work before the lord in the light of these principles, provided adjustment and encouragement to his co-workers, and confirmed through personal testimony that the practice of The Normal Christian Church Life revealed in the New Testament can be recovered.