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  THE THIRD DEGREE OF HUMILITY
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: The third degree of humility involves submitting to one's
Superiors in all obedience, imitating Christ's example of obedience even
unto death.

Topics: "Christian Obedience", "Humility"
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:8, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5

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St. Benedict of Nursia preaches on the third degree of humility,
emphasizing the act of submitting oneself to a Superior in complete
obedience out of love for God. He draws parallels to Jesus' obedience to
the point of death, as mentioned by the Apostle, highlighting the
ultimate example to follow in imitating the Lord.

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CONTENT
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The third degree of humility is that a person for love of God submit
himself to his Superior in all obedience, imitating the Lord, of whom
the Apostle says, "He became obedient even unto death."

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