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“You should accordingly exercise your mind to remember your friends, relatives, and fellow-workers to determine if they are in need. As you remember each one so shall you in turn intercede for them. If in interceding on their behalf your spirit remains cold and dry, then you know you are not to…” quote by Watchman Nee
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“You should accordingly exercise your mind to remember your friends, relatives, and fellow-workers to determine if they are in need. As you remember each one so shall you in turn intercede for them. If in interceding on their behalf your spirit remains cold and dry, then you know you are not to pray for them.”

Watchman Nee

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Remembering and caring for others reveals true compassion; if prayer feels cold, it signals insincerity.

In simple terms: Care for others, pray sincerely.

Key Takeaway

Check your heart before praying.

Themes

compassion prayer community

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • family support
  • workplace assistance
  • charitable outreach

Key Concepts

empathy spiritual sincerity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you truly feel for those you pray for?
  • How can you deepen genuine concern?
A Different Perspective

Cold prayer may be superficial, not heartfelt.

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