- Do not think better of yourself because of any outward circumstance.
- Humility does not consist in criticizing yourself - but keeping a realistic opinion of yourself
- Be content that others think the same of you.
- Nurture a love to do good things in secret
- Never be ashamed of your birth, your parents , your occupation or your present employment.
- Never say anything that will provoke praise or elicit compliments from others.
- When you do receive praise for something take it indifferently and return it to God.
- Make a good name for yourself by being a person of virtue and humility.
- Do not take pride in any praise given to you.
- Do not ask others your faults with the purpose of having others tell you your good qualities.
- When you are slighted by someone, do not harbor any secret anger.
- Do not entertain any of the devil's whispers of pride. ( dreams of greatness )
- Take an active part in the praising of others.
- Be content when you see or hear that others are doing well.
- Never compare yourself with others unless it be to advance your impression of them and lower your impression of yourself.
- Do not constantly try to excuse all of your mistakes.
- Give God thanks for every weakness, fault and imperfection.
- Do not expose others weakness in order to make them feel less able than you.
- What is most important to God is that we submit ourselves and all that we have to him.
Humility begins as a gift from God, but it is increased as a habit we develop. That is, humility is increased by exercising it.
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