How to practice Humility?

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Zekariya said:
I love this story on humility by the Desert Father, Abba Agathon:

Malicious sceptics visited Abba Agathon to see if they could annoy him. They had heard that Agathon possessed great discretion and self-control. They spoke directly to him, “Agathon, we heard that you are an adulterer and full of pride.”

He answered, “Yes, that’s true.”

“Are you the same Agathom who gossips and slanders?”

“I am.”

“Are you Agathon the heretic?”

“No, I am not a heretic.”

“Why did you patiently endure it when we slandered you, but refuse to be called a heretic?”

Agathon answered, “Your first accusations were good for my soul, but to be a heretic is to be separated from God. I do not want to be apart from God.”
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Ahhh. I like this too. Very,very much so. 👍
 
jpjd said:
Step 9. The ninth step can be achieved when one, practicing silence, only speaks when asked a question.

This is totally impractical.
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I am naturally quiet and most often only speak when asked a question. I prefer to listen than to talk. However the impression that most people get of me is that I am a snob and I get accused of thinking myself too good to talk to people.
 
Sarcelle said:
I am naturally quiet and most often only speak when asked a question. I prefer to listen than to talk. However the impression that most people get of me is that I am a snob and I get accused of thinking myself too good to talk to people.
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I used to be that way, i fought so hard to over come this shyness now, i am about to go back to be a good listener (will be hard because i love sharing idea, lol…)

You are doing great and if anything, you are pleasing God, this is what matter.

Blessing to you!
 
I am stuck on # 10. That is going to be a hard one for me, I thought we were suppose to be joyful?
 
Man I gotta say, this article punches me right in the gut. I really have a lot to learn.
 
I didn’t see anyone post the quote I was thinking of, so I will:
C.S. Lewis - “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”
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I don’t know how to repost the C.S. Lewis quote. But yes that one.🤷
 
acacia12 said:
I do find number 1 difficult because I don’t fear God. I love God,but not fear :confused:
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The fear of God is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Is not literaly fearing God, but having a respectful fear of failing him or not following his commandments perfectly.
 
Cor_Ignis said:
The fear of God is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Is not literaly fearing God, but having a respectful fear of failing him or not following his commandments perfectly.
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As in wanting to please and not disappoint?
 
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