"If the humble man has any kind of virtue, he attributes it not to his
own strength, but to God's help, in agreement with the words of Jesus
Christ Who said'When ye shall have done all those things which are
commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants' (Lk. 17:10). 'Without
Me,' the Lord says, 'ye can do nothing' (Jn. 15:5). Humility is to
understand oneself to be nothing. The best helps in avoiding temptations
are meekness and humility of spirit and constant vigilance of mind."
St. Nazarius.
"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the
world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of
life--is not of the Father but is of the world." 1 John 2:15-16
Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.
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