Date: February 27, 2022 ()

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Introduction: Meekness stands out as a unique character traait because it is a special combination of two traits often viewed as opposites--gentleness and strength.  Through submission to the work of the Spirit the inner man, gentleness and strength work in tandem -- this is meekness.

 

Meaning of Meekness Explained

  • The word meek (or meekness) in found in both the Old and New Testaments.
  • The Old Testament word carries the idea of (one who prefers to suffer wrong rather than to do wrong."
  • The New Testament word promotes an attitude of submission in which one accepts God's dealings as good and chooses not to dispute or resist.
  • Meekness reveals a special strength of character born of surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Examples of Meekness Provided

  • Moses
    • Numbers 12:3
  • Jesus
    • Matthew 11:29
    • Matthew 21:5
    • 2 Corinthians 10:1

Practice of Meekness Commanded

  • When helping others
    • Galatians 6:1
  • When forgiving others
    • Ephesians 4:2
  • When correcting others
    • 2 Timothy 2:25
  • When speaking to others
    • Titus 3:2
  • When living as a christian before
    • James 3:13
  • When hearing God's Word personally
    • James 1:21

Traits of Meekness Encouraged

  • Isaiah 61:1
  • Zephaniah 2:3
  • 1 Corinthians 4:21
  • Galatians 5:23
  • 1 Peter 3:4
  • 1 Peter 3:15

Promises of Meekness Delineated

  • Satisfaction
    • Psalm 22:26
  • Guidance
    • Psalm 25:9
  • Inheritance
    • Psalm 37:11
  • Support
    • Psalm 147:6
  • Protection
    • Isaiah 11:4
  • Joy
    • Isaiah 29:19
  • Blessing
    • Matthew 5:5