“You still have much to go through to show the measure of your love towards Him to whom you have devoted yourself. Do not accept any thoughts of pride suggested by Satan, but constantly criticize yourself, for that evil rascal has defiled us with disgraceful passions, so how can we be proud? We need weeping and a river of tears to wash away our filth and sores. Bear in mind the humility of the crucified Lord: “Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Only by achieving true humility shall we find tranquility and peace in the tempestuous state of our soul.”
(Elder Ephraim of Arizona in ‘Counsels from the Holy Mountain’)

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