Do All to the Glory of God

by Watchman Nee, Stephen Kaung (Translator)

Laying a good foundation is essential for the full growth of a Christian as well as for the building up of the body of Christ. The apostle Paul exhorted young Timothy to "have an outline of sound words which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Keep by the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, the good deposit entrusted" (2 Tim 1:13,14 Darby's). Such good deposit of fundamental teachings on practical Christian living forms a sure foundation on which to build. In this fifth book on Basic Lesson Series, messages are given on Marriage, Choosing a Mate, Husband and Wife, Parenthood, Friendship, Recreation, Speech, Clothing and Eating, Asceticism, and Managing Your Finances. May we learn these lessons faithfully.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1948

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[Sopharvathdy Vorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

book recommended by my dad! this book was pretty challenging to read in ways where I was able to see where my walk in the Lord was at. I love reading perspectives from someone else with a stronger theology. I was able to sit and meditate on this book as I was reading it and didn’t realize how quickly I read this.

[Andrew Gowans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nee had very unique insight into what the Christian life ought to look like. This book does contain much good information very relevant to what Christians face. There are some instances where he makes claims that I would not agree with, mostly in the issue of clothing. He does set standards that are rather extreme (like not having arms uncovered). Most of this is because of the time he lived in (1940s). However, the majority of this book is great information and very helpful.

[Dr. Paul T. Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is Volume 5 of the full version of his "new believer's series" that was great. Some of the depth that he was able to teach his new believers's (their first year in the Lord) is amazing ... stuff I wish I had known a long time ago.

[Chelsea · Rating 3 out of 5]

At times, challenging, uncompromising theology. Sometimes, however, the grace of God and the truth that we can do nothing to earn that grace, felt lacking.