{"id":1307,"date":"2007-09-14T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2007-09-14T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/godspolitics\/2007\/09\/voice-of-the-day-14.html"},"modified":"2007-09-14T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2007-09-14T09:00:11","slug":"voice-of-the-day-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/godspolitics\/2007\/09\/voice-of-the-day-14.html","title":{"rendered":"Voice of the Day: Blosius on Humility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P>But if anger or indignation should suddenly move or provoke you, or you feel bitterness toward anyone, take care not to give in to this wicked impulse, but reprove, soften, and extinguish it as much as you can. Regret that your heart is still so bitter. Humble yourself and ask God\u2019s help. Once [God] has bountifully poured the sweetness of charity into you, you will no longer be bitter. 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