“His rank should not arouse feelings of pride in the superior, lest he himself lose the blessing promised to humility or "lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the judgment of the devil."”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — THE LONG RULES, Q.30.R
Original
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Modern
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In context
4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
— 1 Timothy 3:6 —
7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;