belikeachild – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 . “To obtain rest here and in the life to come, we have to struggle in planting the mother of all goodness, which is that of humility in our souls. In this way we are able to cross the sea of this world with no waves, and we conclude our journey to this peaceful harbour.” He moreover says, “Nothing is acceptable to God more than when man considers himself to be last of all. This is the foremost principle for practical wisdom. He who is modest and wounded in his heart will never like vain glory, or someone wrathful, or envious of his neighbour, or someone who resorts to any lust or passion.” – St. John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #humility #servantofall #children #belikeachild

“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 . “To obtain rest here and in the life to come, we have to struggle in planting the mother of all goodness, which is that of humility in our souls. In this way we are able …

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