1. A quote concerning the danger of accepting a perspective that denounces the essential relationship between faith and learning (reason):
"After hearing that they should be humble some persons do not wish to learn anything.They think they will be proud if they have anything. It has been made clear to us where God wishes us to be in the depths and where he wishes us to be in the heights. He wishes us to be humble to avoid pride, and he wishes us to be on high to grasp wisdom."-- Commentary on Psalm 130, 12
Prayer. While I move and bear this body I pray that I may be pure, generous, just, and prudent. May I be a perfect lover and knower of your Wisdom.
2. A calling for those who provide discipleship for the body of Christ (For all believers are called to the eventual provision of discipleship):
"It is also necessary--may God grant it!--that in providing others with books to read I myself should make progress, and that in trying to answer their questions I myself should find what I am seeking.Therefore, at the command of God our Lord and with his help, I have undertaken not so much to discourse with authority on matters known to me as to know them better by discoursing devoutly of them."
-- The Trinity 1, 8
Prayer. Lord, let me offer you the sacrifice of every thought and word--only first give me what I may offer you.
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