St. Diadochos of Photiki: It is well known that obedience is the chief among the initiatory virtues...

It is well known that obedience is the chief among the initiatory virtues, for first, it displaces presumption and then it engenders humility within us.

Thus it becomes, for those who willingly embrace it, a door leading to the love of God.. Thus humility should be the first concern of those who are fighting against the presumption of the devil, for as we advance it will be a sure guide to all the paths of virtue.

Saint Diadochos of Photiki