‘Whoever carries out the commandments and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven,’2 Scripture says, and very rightly so. For it is easy to teach true wisdom in word, but to exemplify the words by one’s deeds is the part of a great and noble soul. Therefore, in speaking of forbearance, Christ put His words into practice before them, and told them to follow that example. That is also the reason why, after this exhortation, He turned to prayer; namely, to teach us to take refuge