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St Basil the Great, tr. Lowther Clarke, 1925
Rule 148: What Measure of Authority in Administration Has He Who is Entrusted with the…
As regards him who entrusted him with the regulation of this department after previous examination, let him remember the words of the Lord Himself Who said: “I can do nothing of myself.”2 But as regards those for whom he cares, let him remember the need of each. For it is written:3 Distribution was made unto each according as each had need.” And the same principles apply to all who attempt such responsibilities.
Notes
- Cf. Ben. Reg. xxxi.
- Jn. v. 30.
- Acts iv. 35.