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What the Fathers say

1 Samuel 8:10

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Gregory the Dialogist

9. When subjection is sought by carnal men, assuredly whatever is commanded them is burdensome, even if it is not difficult: because since they have it from the swelling of pride that they follow the judgment of their own will, whatever opposes their deliberation they consider most grievous. But indeed when harsh and contrary things are commanded, what a weight of burden is that! What swelling of heart! …

Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 4, Chapter 1 ↗