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¡@Twelve Steps of Humility
Step
1.
A first step is taken when one consciously obeys all of God¡¦s
commandments, never ignoring them but always holding within himself a fear
of God in his heart. ¡@ Step
2. The
second step is achieved when one thinks not about pleasing himself but
instead follow the injunction of the Lord. Step
3. The
third step is reached when out of love of God, one obediently submits to a
superior in imitation of the Lord. Step
4.
The fourth step is achieved when one, under obedience, patiently and
quietly endures all thing that are inflicted on him.
It should make no difference whether the trials are painful, unjust
or even completely beyond his understanding; he should neither tire nor
give up. Step
5.
The fifth step is reached when one humbly discloses to his superior all
the evil thoughts in his heart, as well as those faults and evil acts he
has actually committed. Step
6.
To achieve the sixth step one must without qualms accept all that is crude
and harsh; at all times he considers himself a poor and worthless workman. Step
7.
The seventh step is attained when one not only confesses that he is an
inferior and common wretch, but believes it to his very core.
He must be willing to humble himself. Step
8.
One reaches the eighth step of humility when he does only that which is
demanded by the common rule of his seniors.
Step
9.
The ninth step can be achieved when one, practicing silence, only speaks
when asked a question. Step
10. The
tenth step is climbed when one restrains himself from undue laughter and
frivolity. Step
11. To
reach the eleventh step one must speak gently, without jests, but simply,
seriously, tersely, rationally and softly. Step 12. The final step is attained only when one can at all times show humility not only in his appearance and actions, but also in his heart. ¡@ ¡@ |
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