116 The Release of the Spirit #14 - Chapter 9 ‘Meekness & Brokenness’
We begin Chapter 9 of The Release of the Spirit, ‘Meekness and Brokenness’, where Nee starts looking at the qualities found in a broken person. In this first section we talk about being approachable, accessible, open to fellowship, easy to talk with, and willing to receive instruction and correction. Nee shows that when the outward man has been dealt with, people no longer encounter walls, defensiveness, distance, and self preservation every time they come near us.
We also begin talking about confession, responsibility, openness with others, and what it means for a son to live openly before the Father and before people, because the self no longer needs to constantly manage its image.
Quote from The Blue Letter Bible: “Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend against injustice. Thus, meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, and that He will deliver His elect in His time (Isa 41:17, Luk 18:1–8). Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to self assertiveness and self interest. It stems from trust in God's goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all. This is a work of the Holy Spirit, not of the human will (Gal 5:23).”
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4239/kjv/tr/0-1/ [We begin Chapter 9 of The Release of the Spirit, ‘Meekness and Brokenness’, where Nee starts looking at the qualities found in a broken person. In this first section we talk about being approachable, accessible, open to fellowship, easy to talk with, and willing to receive instruction and correction. Nee shows that when the outward man has been dealt with, people no longer encounter walls, defensiveness, distance, and self preservation every time they come near us. We also begin talking about confession, responsibility, openness with others, and what it means for a son to live openly before the Father and before people, because the self no longer needs to constantly manage its image. Quote from The Blue Letter Bible: “Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend against injustice. Thus, meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, and that He will deliver His elect in His time (Isa 41:17, Luk 18:1–8). Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to self assertiveness and self interest. It stems from trust in God's goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all. This is a work of the Holy Spirit, not of the human will (Gal 5:23).” https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4239/kjv/tr/0-1/]
The Release of the Spirit https://dci.org.uk/zipped/ReleaseOfTheSpirit.pdf [https://dci.org.uk/zipped/ReleaseOfTheSpirit.pdf]
About Alex
Alex is from the UK and he teaches and disciples across nations after years serving in Poland. His heart is the maturing of sons, believers growing into the fullness of Christ and revealing His life on earth. He serves within Firm Foundation, a work the Father is unfolding, joining partners who carry the same call. Through the Firm Foundation Focus podcast, Alex helps sons mature in Christ, discover the Father’s eternal purpose, and live Their way of life.
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