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X-WR-CALDESC:<i>The ninth step of humility is that we control our tongues a
 nd remain silent\, not speaking unless asked a question\, for scripture wa
 rns\, 'In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning (Prv 10:19)\,' and '
 A talkative person goes about aimlessly on earth (Ps 140:12).'</i>\n\nWhen
  arrogance erupts anywhere\, it erupts invariably in speech. Our opinions 
 become the rule. Our ideas become the goal. Our judgments become the norm.
  Our word becomes the last word\, the only word. To be the last one into a
  conversation\, instead of the first\, is an unheard of assault on our ego
 s. Benedict says\, over and over\, listen\, learn\, be open to the other. 
 That is the ground of humility. And humility is the ground of growth and g
 raced relationships on earth. Humility is what makes the powerful accessib
 le to the powerless. Humility is what allows poor nations a demand on rich
  ones. Humility is what enables the learned to learn from the wise.
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DESCRIPTION:<i>The ninth step of humility is that we control our tongues an
 d remain silent\, not speaking unless asked a question\, for scripture war
 ns\, 'In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning (Prv 10:19)\,' and 'A
  talkative person goes about aimlessly on earth (Ps 140:12).'</i>\n\nWhen 
 arrogance erupts anywhere\, it erupts invariably in speech. Our opinions b
 ecome the rule. Our ideas become the goal. Our judgments become the norm. 
 Our word becomes the last word\, the only word. To be the last one into a 
 conversation\, instead of the first\, is an unheard of assault on our egos
 . Benedict says\, over and over\, listen\, learn\, be open to the other. T
 hat is the ground of humility. And humility is the ground of growth and gr
 aced relationships on earth. Humility is what makes the powerful accessibl
 e to the powerless. Humility is what allows poor nations a demand on rich 
 ones. Humility is what enables the learned to learn from the wise.
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LOCATION:Chapter 7
SUMMARY:Humility
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