[Footnote 113: St. Matt, xviii., 3.]
Are we then, my brethren, anxiously desirous of saving our souls? Would we be something in the kingdom of God? Would we become strong in faith, great in hope, abounding in charity? Then let us cast pride away! Let us learn to be humble! Let us become willing imitators of Jesus Christ, who has said: "Learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you shall find rest to your souls." [Footnote 114]
[Footnote 114: St. Matt, xi., 29.]
And let us believe his word, that there is no other way of salvation; for He it is who tells us in this day's Gospel, that "every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
Sermon XVII
What The Desire To Love God Can Do.
"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart,
and with thy whole soul, and with all thy strength,
and with all thy mind."
—St. Luke x., 27.
(From the Gospel for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost)
There are two ways in which one may set about fulfilling this commandment of the Lord.