Brethren Quote by Watchman Nee
““That which they have need of . . . let it be given them day by day without fail. Ezra 6:9 If we really trust God, we shall expect to bear unaided the spiritual burden both of our own needs and of those of the work. We must not secretly hope for support from some human source. Our faith is not to be in God plus man but in God alone. If brethren show their love, thank God; but if they do not, let us thank Him still. For God’s servant to have one eye on Him and one eye on other men is a shameful thing, unworthy of any Christian. To profess trust in God yet to turn to the brethren for supplies is to bring only disgrace on His name. Our living by faith must be transparently real and never deteriorate into a living charity. Yes, in all material things we dare to be utterly independent of men, because we dare to believe utterly in God. We have cast away all other hope, because we have unbounded hope in Him.””
About This Quote
True reliance on God means expecting daily provision directly from Him, rejecting dependence on human assistance, and maintaining transparent, undiluted faith.
In simple terms: Faith alone, not human aid, sustains believers.
Key Takeaway
God alone supplies all needs.
Themes
faith
dependence
spiritual autonomy
trust
self-reliance
Mood
reverent
determined
solemn
Type
theological
exhortational
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- church leadership
- mission work
- financial crisis
- community support
Key Concepts
divine provision
human independence
spiritual integrity
Practical Applications
- personal prayer practice
- church teaching on reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on God shape daily decisions?
- What risks arise when believers seek human support over divine trust?
