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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
For it is possible to serve in simplicity of heart and sincerely, but not with all one's strength, fulfilling only some particular task; therefore he now adds: "from the soul," that is, with all strength and readiness; even "with zeal," that is, with complete devotion and willingness, and not under compulsion. In such a case, even the lowliness of servitude is removed, if slaves voluntarily do good and do not wait for compulsion and beatings. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
How should this be done? From the heart. "Whatsoever you do, do it from the heart, as to the Lord, and not to men" (Col. 3:23). You should act with a good will, that is, with the right intention; "that you may stand perfect and full in all the will of God" (Col. 4:12).
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