That is bad advice. You've proven the viability of your app, continue growing sales and take on some debt (friends & family, credit cards, etc).
He is no longer in the position he was in when he quit his job (savings in the bank, alternative income stream).
He needs a source of income, and he needs it yesterday.
Will you tide him over if Apple does not pay in time ?
Also, it might not be a bad idea to raise enough money to both feed yourself and another person or two, and go from being just another small-time hobbyist (who will eventually get run over at some point or another - app developer lifecycles are shorter than ever) to running a business that can scale.
You've got the attention of many people, including those with capital -- use it. There's always a silver lining...