--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If we verily bear the cross we shall be…" description: "\"If we verily bear the cross we shall be neither controlled nor influenced by soulical affection but shall be fit to love in the power of the Holy Spiri..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/watchman-nee-1561_affection_if-we-verily-bear-the-cross-we-shall-be_523706.jpg" --- # If we verily bear the cross we shall be neither controlled… ![“If we verily bear the cross we shall be neither controlled nor influenced by soulical affection but shall be fit to love in the power of the Holy Spirit. Even so did the Lord Jesus love His family while on earth.” quote by Watchman Nee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/watchman-nee-1561_affection_if-we-verily-bear-the-cross-we-shall-be_523706.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/watchman-nee-1561_affection_if-we-verily-bear-the-cross-we-shall-be_523706.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/218/watchman-nee-1561_affection_if-we-verily-bear-the-cross-we-shall-be_523706.jpg) > “If we verily bear the cross we shall be neither controlled nor influenced by soulical affection but shall be fit to love in the power of the Holy Spirit. Even so did the Lord Jesus love His family while on earth.” [Watchman Nee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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. Human love should be guided by the Holy Spirit rather than selfish emotions, mirroring Christ’s self‑sacrificial love. **In simple terms:** Love through the Spirit, not selfish feelings. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual love over emotional attachment. Themes spirituality love discipline Mood reflective hopeful Type inspirational theological When to use this quote - marriage counseling - church leadership - personal growth - conflict resolution Key Concepts Christian theology self‑sacrifice holy spirit Questions to Reflect On - How can you discern Spirit‑led love from emotional desire? - What practices keep you aligned with the Holy Spirit? 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