Quote by Watchman Nee

Not by gain our life is measured, But by what we've lost 'Tis scored; 'Tis not how much wine is drunken But how much has been outpoured. For the strength of love never standeth In the sacrifice we bear; He who has the greatest suffering Ever has the most to share.

Not by gain our life is measured, But by what we've lost 'Ti

Summary

This quote emphasizes the iimportance of measuring one's life not by material gain or personal indulgence, but by the things that we have sacrificed or lost for others. It urges us to consider not how much we have consumed or received, but how much we have given or poured out for the benefit of others. It suggests that true strength and love are demonstrated through the sacrifices we endure, as those who have suffered the most are often the ones who have the most to offer and share with others.

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