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Originally Posted by ABrotherinFaith
I have friends in the LC who have resigned themselves, because of this teaching, to never being overcomes. They literally told me, "we'll never be overcomers, but, oh well." It's almost a joke. They have no hope. That's the sad reality that people have when belief and faith in Jesus and what he accomplished isn't seen as enough.
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There's nothing in the teachings that says overcoming is by our own efforts. That more reflects their lack of faith in the Lord's work and His ability, than anything Lee or Nee or the local churches actually teach.
For example, here are a few quotes from Lee and Nee showing that we cannot overcome by our own efforts:
But just as one cannot be saved through good works, one cannot overcome through good works.
~ Collected works of Nee, Overcoming Life
Do not try to overcome sin, nor to conquer your weakness , Life-Study of Genesis, Witness Lee
We may think that since the Lord has told us to overcome, we must therefore try to overcome, ......It does not mean this at all. ~ Witness Lee.