Saturday, September 5

1Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

4For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord.

5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God.

1Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples,

2saying: 'The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.

3Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.

4For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

5But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.

6They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

7greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi, Rabbi.'

8But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.

9Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.

10And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.

11But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

12And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.