Mark the Ascetic - On the Spiritual Law 10-12

<ol start="10"><li>Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility.</li> <li>Do not grow conceited about your interpretations of Scripture, lest your intellect fall victim to blasphemy.</li> <li>Do not attempt to explain something difficult with contentiousness, but in the way which the spiritual law enjoins: with patience, prayer and unwavering hope. 13. Blind is the man crying out and saying: 'Son of David, have mercy on me' (Luke 18:38). He prays with the body alone, and not yet with spiritual knowledge.</li> </ol>