THEOSISGregory of Nyssa
They convened the people of Egypt for a widespread gathering and announced liberation from oppression to those who had endured severe hardships through their labor, directing a message even to the oppressor himself.
Therefore, the individual who has been empowered by the light that has shone upon him and who has found such a companion—a defender and supporter—confidently guides the people with the message of truth, encouraging them to remember their noble heritage and teaching them how to break free from the burdensome yoke of labor. What lesson can we derive from this account? It instructs us that we should be cautious in addressing the masses, who may not be adequately equipped with words intended for many.
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Notably, Moses, in his youth and lacking the full maturity of virtue, was not seen as capable of resolving disputes even between two individuals, let alone addressing thousands. This narrative admonishes us: as instructors, we must not presume to advise our listeners unless we have fortified our own abilities through considerable and continuous dedication.