Faith Friday Wise Desert Words I

Amma Theodora lists these qualities for a teacher:

– Have no desire to dominate
– Have no interest in vanity or pride
– Never be distracted by flattery or gifts
– Be in control of the stomach
– Be slow to become angry
– Be as patient, gentle and humble as possible
– Be properly examined and without political ties
– Be a lover of souls

You, then, that teach others, will you not teach yourselves?
– Romans, 2:21

(Source, to come…)