If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
The humble ought not to disparage themselves, or to be disparaged by others more noble (1 Corinthians 12:21-22).
Foot ... hand. The humble speaks of the more honourable member which most nearly resembles itself: so the "ear" (Numbers 10:31). "As in life each compares himself with those whom he approaches nearest, not those far superior. The foot and hand represent active men; the ear and eye are contemplative people.