“Very often the priestly order and the Levitical office are a cause of pride to one who forgets that he holds such dignity in the bosom of the church. How many priests, placed at the head, have forgotten to be humble! As if their ordination has given them a dispensation from humility! On the contrary, they should obser…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON EZEKIEL 9:2
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18The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
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16He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
17My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
— Sirach 3:18 —
19Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
20For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.