In the Gospel today (LK 14:1, 7-14), Jesus warns us against all
forms of pride and self-glorification and self-promotion. The proud person is
self-centered, not God-centered and not people-centered.
In the Catholic list, what are the seven deadly sins? Lust,
Gluttony, Greed, Laziness, Wrath, Envy and Pride. There is a little demon of
pride in each one of us. We must keep this demon in check and not let him grow
in us.
We have been looking at some of the marks or identifying
characteristics of a Christian. Humility is a virtue. The real answer to our
quest for humility lies in Christ’s words… “Shoulder my yoke and learn from me
for I am gentle and lowly of heart.”
Ecclesiasticus says, “The greater you are, the more you must
humble yourself”. If we want to grow in humility, then we must be willing to
listen with an open heart, willing to change and be corrected.
Jesus teaches that living in humility is the gateway to the road
that leads to happiness.
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