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Accepting Quote by Watchman Nee

“Without this heart attitude it is exceedingly difficult for us to accept the circumcision of the flesh. Every affection, desire, thought, knowledge, intent, worship, and work of the flesh must go to the cross.” quote by Watchman Nee
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“Without this heart attitude it is exceedingly difficult for us to accept the circumcision of the flesh. Every affection, desire, thought, knowledge, intent, worship, and work of the flesh must go to the cross.”

Watchman Nee

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Cross and the Flesh, 1930s

Accepting spiritual sacrifice requires letting go of earthly desires and aligning with higher purpose.

In simple terms: Surrender worldly wants for spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and surrender.

Themes

faith sacrifice spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • personal crisis
  • moral decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “circumcision of the flesh” mean to you?
  • Can you identify a desire you need to surrender?
A Different Perspective

Hard to relinquish deep attachments.

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