And in the Church of Christ are found some who take to themselves the uppermost places, that is, become deacons; next they aspire to be...presbyters, and some intrigue to be styled among men Bishop.
But Christ's disciple loves the uppermost place indeed, but at the spiritual banquet, where he may feed on the choicer morsels of spiritual food.
-- Origen
Some take, aspire, or intrigue to obtain positions. But the true disciple of Christ neither loves nor is attached to position. The true disciple does not seek the pleasure of recognition or the pleasure of authority over others. The true disciple labors--and directs all ambition--to experience the great spiritual pleasures of a righteous and holy life. This is the uppermost place.
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