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Lord...
you save the humble.
2 Samuel 22:28
 


Always humble yourself lovingly before God and men,
because God speaks only to those who are truly humble
and enriches them with his gifts.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
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God gives grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:5
 


Always humble yourself lovingly before God and before men,
because God speaks only to those who are truly humble
and he enriches them with his gifts.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
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Let us cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Be sure that your progress is in virtue,
true faith, and right living.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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God opposes the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.
James 4:6
 


Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above others,
and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
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Whatever you do,
do all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
 


Idleness is the enemy of the soul.

 
St. Benedict, 6th century

 
 
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Happy is the one
who has found wisdom.
Proverbs 3:13
 


For wisdom or prudence to abound in you:
confess your sins, give thanks and praise,
and have edifying speech.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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Seek humility.
Zephaniah 2:3
 


The first step of humility
is to have a constant reverence for God
in front of our eyes.

 
St. Benedict, 6th century

 
 
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Humble yourselves before the Lord,
and he will exalt you.
James 4:10
 


The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey,
and those who nourish themselves with this honey
produce sweet fruit.

 
St. Melito of Sardis, 2nd century

 

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