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  THE SEVENTH DEGREE OF HUMILITY
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the profound nature of humility as a
vital aspect of spiritual life and growth in faith.

Topics: "Christian Humility", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Psalm 22:7, Psalm 88:9, Psalm 119:71

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St. Benedict of Nursia preaches on the seventh degree of humility,
emphasizing the importance of considering oneself lower and of less
account than anyone else, not just in words but with genuine inner
conviction. He encourages humbling oneself deeply, echoing the
sentiments of the Prophet who described himself as a worm, the scorn of
men, and the outcast of the people. St. Benedict highlights the value of
being humbled to learn God's commandments, acknowledging that being
exalted first often leads to being humbled and covered with confusion.

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The seventh degree of humility is that he consider himself lower and of
less account than anyone else, and this not only in verbal protestation
but also with the most heartfelt inner conviction, humbling himself and
saying with the Prophet, "But I am a worm and no man, the scorn of men
and the outcast of the people" (Ps. 21[22]:7). "After being exalted, I
have been humbled and covered with confusion" (Pa. 87:16). And again,
"It is good for me that You have humbled me, that I may learn Your
commandments" (Ps. 118[119]:71,73).

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