And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. – Mark 9:35 If you are in love with precedence and the highest honor, pursue the things in last place, pursue being the least valued …
A humble man is never rash, hasty or perturbed, never has any hot and volatile thoughts, but at all times remains calm. Even if heaven were to fall and cleave to the earth, the humble man would not be dismayed… For the humble man is always at rest, because there is nothing which can agitate …
“The woman’s humility secured her forgiveness of sins” ~ St. Augustine #forgiveness #humility #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“Washing the feet is specifically performed by the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who washes the inner depths and forgives sins. A person who forgives those who hurt him through love and humility applies and shares one of the Lord’s greatest features. Such a person is counted as one who enjoys the new …
“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” – St. Augustine #humble #humility #dailyreading #coptic #orthodox
