St. Benedict on Good and Bad Zeal
According to St. Benedict, there is bad zeal, which is "evil and bitter rivalry which keeps one from God and leads to Hell." There is also good zeal, "which keeps one from vice and leads to God and eternal life." St. Benedict urges monks to practice good zeal "with ardent love." He adds:
Let them accept each other's frailties (of body or soul). Let them try to outdo each other in obedience. Let no one do what is best for himself, but rather what is best for another. Let them expend the charity of brotherhoood in chaste love.
St. Benedict, pray for us.
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