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  THE SIXTH DEGREE OF HUMILITY
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of humility and
contentment in one's spiritual journey.

Topics: "Monastic Humility", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Psalm 73:22, Proverbs 15:33, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10

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St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of humility in the life
of a monk, highlighting the sixth degree of humility which involves
being content with the poorest and worst of everything. He encourages
monks to consider themselves as bad and worthless workmen in every task
assigned to them, echoing the words of the Prophet who humbly
acknowledges his nothingness and lack of understanding, comparing
himself to a beast of burden in the presence of God.

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The sixth degree of humility is that a monk be content with the poorest
and worst of everything, and that in every occupation assigned him he
consider himself a bad and worthless workman, saying with the Prophet,
"I am brought to nothing and I am without understanding; I have become
as a beast of burden before You, and I am always with You" (Ps.
72[73]:22-23).

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