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What the Fathers say

1 Samuel 14:7

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Some subjects, while neglecting the measure of their own order, confuse that same measure in such a way that they share in the decision-making of their superiors, yet refuse to obey their commands. They easily dare to correct the words of their superiors, but do not strive to easily fulfill what they command. What then is shown to us in the voice of this armor-bearer, except that free decision-making must be left to those in authority, and the virtue of obedience must be held by subjects without slackening? …

Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 5, Chapter 4 ↗