“One must be instructed before instructing,
become light in order to enlighten,
draw near to God before approaching others.”
-St Gregory the Theologian, Oration II, 71.
Reflection:
Before we approach someone else to instruct, enlighten, correct, or offer our opinion - do we first take a moment to draw near to God?
We draw near to God by prayer, reading Scripture, and in silence asking for Him to reveal His Will.
When we draw near to God first, our approach to our neighbor will be Christ-centered and wholesome. Only then will our conversation bear the fruits of peace, healing, and love.(1)
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