Chapter 7: The value of humility (paragraphs 1-3)
He taught us by these words that whenever one of us is raised to a position of prominence there is always an element of pride involved. (From para. 1 of Ch. 7 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)
Pride seems to me to be a stiff and egotistical thing, as opposed to the warm beating of a serving heart.
Pride seems to me to be a stiff and egotistical thing, as opposed to the warm beating of a serving heart.
It takes courage and deep faith to seek 'a decrease' for 'Jesus increase' in me while remaining in the corporate world. It is easier to be proud than be humble. Yet being the latter is a peaceful place.
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