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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Great subject Truthseeker!
As you may, or may not know, much of what is published by the Living Stream Ministry is not the direct written words of Watchman Nee. Nee only wrote a few things that have made it to English. One would be his monumental work "The Spiritual Man" (which he wrote in his 20s) There may be just a few others, and I'm sure someone out there can let us know.
Most of the so called "writings" of Nee published by LSM are simply the translation/transcribing of the hand notes taken down by various members of the original Local Churches (AKA "The Little Flock") There is little doubt that Witness Lee had full editorial powers of the translation of these notes into the English language. So mostly what we have is Lee's interpretation of what Watchman actually spoke. Now with Witness Lee's track record, can we really assume that these are true and accurate publications which we can trust in?
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Hi all,
I am keeping up with the threads which have saddened me while shedding more light on the darkness of the LC/LSM.
As l have shared, my short lived time in the LC was a positive one over all. It took many years after leaving the LC and walking with our Savior Jesus Christ that l got some insight from some of Watchman Nee’s teachings. While in the LC l did not understand his writings whatever l read. I was a baby in the Lord still drinking Milk and growing in the spirit at a slow pace.
I was very disturbed when some revelations of Née’s character was revealed or exposed on the forum. I am not sure l believe all that was written of him. The reason is he shared, wrote and taught, explained some deep regarding scripture.
When l began to grow and mature spiritually 30 some years after leaving the LC
I got clarity from reading some of his writings l found in reading portions of The Spiritual Man. It just clicked. Btw l bought the book at a Christian bookstore and the book did not have the LSM logo.
While l get insight and understanding from various Godlly teachers, l rely on God the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s Word to me.
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I can’t and won’t trash all oF Nee’s writings. What l have read has given me clarity and ,understanding that agrees with my spirit. I have not read nor do l intend to read all his writings. So there might be and probably are wrong teachings in some of his wonrks.
However l personally believe Née is far, far more credible than Lee. I think Lee got puffed up and did not practice or experience Galatians 2:20, neither did he experience humility or love for the saints in the LC or the saints outside his camp. Neither did he experience the power of repentance or the power of the cleansing Precious Blood of Jesus in his l.ife from what l can tell.
Fortunately when l first came to the LC, repentance and the power of Christ’s shed Blood in our daily lives was taught to me over and over. I got it and experienced the scriptures in my daily life. Through the years they have been cemented in my spirit and in my mind. I thank John Smith especially for his guidance.
Great stuff on this discussion forum lately.
Blessings to all!