Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 2375

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2375. And besides this, those also elevate themselves on high who in bodily life had thought highly of themselves, and had humbled themselves for the sake of their own honor and glory in the eyes of the world, making a show of humility in their outward appearance, yet striving for the highest honors just for honor's sake, or love of themselves-professing humility with the mouth, but having their heart set on highness. They are also hypocrites.


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