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The Teaching of Humility
Humility and Lowering the Mind
Bible
“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
Sutras
勿自卑下，不知己利。當知自歸，常守正行
“Lower yourself, but do not deprecate yourself. Know your own benefit. You should take refuge in yourself and always keep...”
Comparison
The humility of Proverbs and the lowering of the mind in the Dhammapada both make clear that humility is not self-deprecation. In Christianity, humility is recognizing one's status as a creature befor...