The humility of Christ (Clement of Rome)

[Reformed Covenanter]

For Christ is of those who are humble-minded, and not of those who exalt themselves over His flock. Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Sceptre of the majesty of God, did not come in the pomp of pride or arrogance, although He might have done so, but in a lowly condition, as the Holy Spirit had declared regarding Him.

Clement of Rome, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (90), 16 in Ante-Nicene Fathers, 1: 9.

 

[Reformed Covenanter]

On a similar theme:

The all-merciful and beneficent Father has bowels [of compassion] towards those that fear Him, and kindly and lovingly bestows His favours upon those who come to Him with a simple mind. Wherefore let us not be double-minded; neither let our soul be lifted up on account of His exceedingly great and glorious gifts.

Clement of Rome, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (90), 21 in Ante-Nicene Fathers, 1: 11.

 

[Reformed Covenanter]

Boldness, and arrogance, and audacity belong to those that are accursed of God; but moderation, humility, and meekness to such as are blessed by Him.

Clement of Rome, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (90), 30 in Ante-Nicene Fathers, 1: 13.