Question. Another Christ loving layperson, who was a professor of secular wisdom, asked the great old man,whether he would do well in accepting a promotion.
He responded the following
Do not feel arrogant, and you shall find grace from God and among people, as well as enjoy great success wherever you happen to be.
Question.The same person asked the other old man about this.
Response by Abba John
God has always chosen the humble. Have humility and God will assist you quickly.
-Letters From the Desert: Barsanuphius and John
