Stay away from pride as you would stay away from the deadly plague that ravages through the dark night, for, truly, pride is far deadlier than any suffering that may exist upon the Earth.
Do not become vain because of praise, nor diminish yourself because of the offenses of the world, for your worth does not lie, and never has lain, in how the world judges you, but rather in how the Father who is in heaven sees you.
Remain vigilant, so that pride may not arise from praise. Be humble as Christ was.
For, truly, the one who makes himself greater shall be as lesser in the Kingdom of God, and the one who makes himself as lesser shall be as greater in the Kingdom of God.
