Humility and the Growth of Man - Anba Abram

The book 'Humility and the Growth of Man' by His Grace Anba Abram, Bishop of Fayoum, explores the virtue of humility as a fundamental pillar of spiritual life in the Coptic Orthodox tradition. The book reviews the concept of humility in the Holy Bible and the teachings of the Desert Fathers, explaining how humility is the 'narrow gate' and the 'successful remedy' for the elevation of humanity. The author discusses the manifestations of humility in the life of Jesus Christ, from His birth in the humble manger to the sufferings of the Cross, and how He dealt with sinners and persecutors in a spirit of gentleness. It also highlights examples from the lives of prophets, apostles, and saints such as the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist. The book provides practical exercises for acquiring this virtue, such as silence, fleeing from vainglory, self-examination, and non-judgment. Anba Abram emphasizes that humility is not just an independent virtue, but the spirit that must inhabit every Ch