Pope Francis: He who does not want to serve is not a Christian

by FLL Editorial Team
2013-12-19

(CNA) During his general audience on December 18, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life.

“In Christmas, God reveals himself not as one who stands above and who dominates the universe, but as He who lowers himself,” explained the Pontiff.

“God lowers himself, coming down to earth as little and poor, showing that in order to be similar to him we must not place ourselves above others, but rather lower ourselves, place ourselves in service, make ourselves small with the small, poor with the poor.”

“It is an ugly thing when one sees a Christian who does not want to lower himself, who does not want to serve, a Christian who parades around everywhere. It's terrible, no? That person isn't a Christian: he is a pagan! The Christian serves (and) lowers himself,” said the Pope.

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