The holy faith of reformed samaritanism

Reformed Samaritanism version of, “he who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles 
himself will be exalted” 
The story goes that, for three consecutive years, there was a dispute between the school of Shammai and the 
school of Hillel. The one said, “The Law is according to our interpretation”, while the other said, “No, the 
Law is according to our interpretation”. 
Then a Divine voice came forth, and it was heard proclaiming: “The edicts of both schools are the word of 
the living God, but the Law is according to the school of Hillel”. 
But, if the edicts of both schools were the word of the living God, what merit did Hillel's school have, in 
order for the Law to be established according to their interpretations? The answer is that, in addition to have 
good theology, Hillel's disciples were kind and humble (in other words, their truth didn’t make them 
arrogant). 
Thus, Hille taught not only his own interpretations, but also those of Shammai. In fact, whenever instructing 
his own disciples, Hillel would first teach them Shammai’s interpretations, and only after it would he proceed
to teach them his own views concerning the subject. Not only that, but Hillel would let his followers 
intermarry Shammai’s disciples, even though he knew that would diminish his own numbers. 
And the former goes to prove that, the man who makes himself small (not exalting himself above other 
believers) will be made great by the Creator; But, the one who magnifies himself, will be diminished by the 
Creator. How do we imitate the aptitude of the Hillel school? Easy! If you are a Hebrew believer, make a 
habit of [from time to time] pointing out how nice and uplifting are some of the songs composed by our 
Christian brothers. Likewise, point out how united and humble can Muslim believers often be. 
If you are instead a Christian believer, you might commend the chaste attire of the female Muslim believers, 
or how wise and deep are some of the old Jewish legends. Conversely, if you are Muslim you could mention 
how similar to yours is Hebrew monotheism, or how similar to yours was the commitment of the early 
Christians, who were willing to die for their faith. 
By doing the former, you will earn merit and please your Creator; not only by speaking truth, but better yet 
by become a living example of the meekness and humility such truth is supposed to forge into our lives.