Meekness or gentleness of spirit does not m
ean weakness but rather humbleness and thankfulness toward God. It is poli
te restrained behavior toward others\, as opposed to being angry\, vengefu
l and narcissistic.
\nMeekness is a peaceful and calm spirit that d
oes not fear during the storms of life.
\nMatthew 11:28-30\; Psalm 37
:7\; Hebrews 4:1-11\; Isaiah 26:3-4
The meek are confident in the
Word of God and His faithfulness
\nProverbs 3:26\; 14:26\; Psalm 119:
165\; Jer. 17:7-8
The meek are able to control their anger and emo
tions and keep their passions under control
\nProverbs 16:32
The meek hold fast to peace leaving vengeance to the Lord
\nRomans 12
:18-19\; Colossians 3:1-17\; 1 Peter 4:19
The meek are composed
in mind and spirit\, not blown about by every wind of deception or unjust
suffering. Instead\, they exalt the Messiah as Lord of their lives knowi
ng that He is and always will be the same gracious heavenly Father.
\
nPsalm 102:25-27\; Eph 4:13-15\; 1 Peter 3:13-16\; Hebrews 13:8
Th
e meek take every thought captive and keep their minds focused on true\, h
onorable\, fair\, pure acceptable and commendable things. The peace of G
od will be with them
\n2 Cor. 10:3-5\; Phil 4:8-9
The meek ar
e able to walk through controversy with a spiritual mind to restore others
gently.
\nGalatians 6:1-2\; Proverbs 27:5
The meek are u
nder control with a calm spirit\, therefore they have knowledge and unders
tanding. They do not allow their passions to master them.
\nProverb
s 17:27\, 25:28\, 29:11
The meek respond carefully and do not reac
t emotionally
\n Prov 15:28
The meek respond to emotion
s ruled by the Holy Spirit - (Fruit of the Spirit) - with a gracious attit
ude being known to all around them.
\n Galatians 5:22-26\; Phil
4:4-7
The meek are not easily offended
\n Prov 19:11\; R
oman 14:19\; 1 Cor 13:4-7
Final words:
\n Be still and k
now that He is God therefore trust in Him and be at peace
\n
Psalm 46:10\; Prov 18:10\, 30:5