“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
Christ exhorts us by His own example to stand firm. Consider the consolation: our lot is shared with the Son of God Himself. A disciple counts it honor to be level with his master, a servant does not refuse to share his master's condition. The Son of God is infinitely above us, yet He did not shrink from what He asks of us. These words are clear enough; what they need is meditation, not explanation.
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Christ sends you as sheep into wolves' jaws, so you must learn to combine the serpent's cunning with the dove's innocence. He forewarned the disciples of sufferings to come, not to shake their faith, but to steel it; when troubles arrive as He predicted, they will confirm rather than destroy what you believe.
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Commenting on Matthew 10:16-42
A disciple should reckon himself blessed if he meets no worse treatment than his master. If he shares the same abuse, he need not marvel at it. Christ was called Beelzebub by the wicked Jews, though He is Lord and Governor of all God's household. How much more, then, will they revile those in His household?
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