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  THE NINTH DEGREE OF HUMILITY
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: The ninth degree of humility is restraining one's tongue and
keeping silence, as excessive speaking can lead to sin.

Topics: "Christian Humility", "Spiritual Discipline"
Scripture References: Psalm 140:11, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 17:28, Ecclesiastes 3:7, James 1:19

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St. Benedict of Nursia preaches on the ninth degree of humility,
emphasizing the importance of monks restraining their tongues and
practicing silence, only speaking when questioned. He references
Proverbs 10:19 which warns against sinning through excessive speech, and
Psalms 140:11 highlighting the instability of talkative individuals on
earth.

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The ninth degree of humility is that a monk restrain his tongue and keep
silence, not speaking until he is questioned. For the Scripture shows
that "in much speaking there is no escape from sin" (Prov. 10:19) and
that "the talkative man is not stable on the earth" (Ps.
139[140]:12[11]).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/st-benedict-of-nursia/the-ninth-degree-of-humility/
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