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  EXHORTATION TO HUMILITY
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: Clement of Rome exhorts the brethren to be of humble mind,
laying aside all haughtiness and pride, and to act according to God's
word.

Topics: "Christian Humility", "Godly Character"
Scripture References: Jeremiah 9:23, Matthew 5:7, Luke 6:37, Romans 2:1, Ephesians 4:32

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Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of humility, meekness, and
righteousness in our actions, urging believers to set aside pride,
anger, and foolishness. He reminds us to find glory in diligently
seeking the Lord and practicing justice and righteousness, rather than
in worldly wisdom, might, or riches. Clement also highlights Jesus'
teachings on mercy, forgiveness, and kindness, emphasizing that our
actions towards others will be reflected back to us.

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Let us therefore, brethren, be of humble mind, laying aside all
haughtiness, and pride, and foolishness, and angry feelings; and let us
act according to that which is written (for the Holy Spirit says, "Let
not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory
in his might, neither let the rich man Story in his riches; but let him
that glories glory in the Lord, in diligently seeking Him, and doing
judgment and righteousness" ), being especially mindful of the words of
the Lord Jesus which He spoke, teaching us meekness and long-suffering.

For thus He spoke: "Be merciful, that you may obtain mercy; forgive,
that it may be forgiven to you; as you do, so shall it be done to you;
as you judge, so shall you be judged; as you are kind, so shall kindness
be shown to you; with what measure you measure, with the same it shall
be measured to you."

By this precept and by these rules let us establish ourselves, that we
walk with all humility in obedience to His holy words. For the holy word
says, "On whom shall I look, but on him that is meek and peaceable, and
who trembles at My words?"

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