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Introduction
Gentleness or Meekness is a virtue that will bring blessedness or happiness
The end result is the inheritance of the earth
What does that mean
Well to start off with we must understand the audience
The audience was primarily Jewish
The 12 disciples was the aim of the message but many others were onlooking\
This was the start of Jesus's Ministry - so a dynamic point would be made about the radical difference between Jesus message and the religion of the day.
Matthew was penned to the Jews to make the Statement that Jesus was the king of the Jews
Meekness - a calm temper of mind, not easily provoked
Meekness - Moral quality of humility and gentleness, usually exhibited during suffering or difficulty and accompanied by faith in God.
Meekness is not timidity or weakness
The opposite of meekness is a harsh and proud wickedness that insists on immediate self-vindication (; ; ).
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It is generally associated with some form of oppression.
The “meek” were the special objects of the Divine regard, and to them special blessings are promised
“The meek will he guide in justice; and the meek will he teach his way”; 37:11,
So where does this leave us .....
I think meekness is best summed up by
Meekness
Meekness
An attitude of humble, submissive and expectant trust in God, and a loving, patient and gentle attitude towards others
Gentle and patient -
(, “The meek shall eat and be satisfied”; 25:9, “The meek will he guide in justice; and the meek will he teach his way”; 37:11, “The meek shall inherit the land”; 147:6,[1]
That land being Caanan ......
I Meekness Explained
[1] Walker, W. L. (1915).
Meekness.
In J. Orr, J. L. Nuelsen, E. Y. Mullins, & M. O.
Evans (Eds.),
The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia (Vol.
1–5, p. 2027).
Chicago: The Howard-Severance Company.
To many, “meekness” suggests the idea of passivity, someone who is easily imposed upon, spinelessness, weakness.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
In the Greek New Testament, “meek” is from the Greek term praus.
It does not suggest weakness; rather, it denotes strength brought under control.
The ancient Greeks employed the term to describe a wild horse tamed to the bridle.
In the biblical sense, therefore, being meek describes one who has channeled his strengths into the service of God.
By nature people might be volatile, temperamental, and gruff.
But by purposefully taking Christ’s spirit on them, they become meek or gentle (compare ).
But by purposefully taking Christ’s spirit on them, they become meek or gentle (compare ).
Meekness implies acceptance of one’s lowly position.
The meek person is gentle and mild in his own cause, though he may be a lion in God’s cause or in defending others.[1]
Meekness implies acceptance of one’s lowly position.
The meek person is gentle and mild in his own cause, though he may be a lion in God’s cause or in defending others.[1]
It can signify absence of pretension (, )
Meekness is an attribute that comes out during persecution
It grace under fire
Remember the disciples would all die a martyrs death
Its not exploding
Its not giving someone a piece of your mind
It not vengeance and retribution
Its self control during times of crisis and persecution
It a byproduct of the first two Beatitudes
it can only come with the spirit of salvation
Ron Zimmerman - could not control himself - would blow up when challenged on his faith
This is what a Christian does......
Closely linked to humility, gentleness is grace of the soul.
Strength under control
In other words correct with gentleness
we are to restore those that are cauget up in sin
Illustration correct with out meekness - breaking a son or daughters spirit .....
Gentleness, being the opposite of self-assertiveness and self-interest, is also a key ingredient in unity and peace within the body of Christ ().
Gentleness, being the opposite of self-assertiveness and self-interest, is also a key ingredient in unity and peace within the body of Christ ().
What what does that all mean to me .....
To be meek or gentle you need to have self control under pressure .
Illustration - children walk around the house on eggs shells waiting for you to explode!
people know what you button is.
See Jesus is saying as result of the new life you will act differently
the old man has been put away
Ladies and gentlemen as we have seen from this text and gal 5.22-23 this is not an option for the Christian
Its a fruit of the spirit
We cant decide which fruit we want and which is optional
This virtue can be extremely difficult for some but can make a profound difference in our gospel testimony
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illustration
I remember hearing about a well-known preacher that was walking with his son.
A man approached them and started talking to the preacher.
At one point the man asked the preacher his opinion of another man that had been at great odds with him.
The preacher said something along the lines of “I think that he is a good man.”
Not long after that the man went on his way.
Once the father and son were alone again, the son looked up at his dad and said “I thought that man hated you and couldn’t stand you.
Why were you so complimentary toward him when you were asked what you thought of him?”
To which the preacher said, “Because son, I wasn’t asked what his opinion was of me, but what my opinion was of him.”
APPLICATION
What a great example of meekness!
Many people think that meekness is weakness, but it couldn’t be further from what the word means.
Meekness is controlled strength.
A horse hasn’t lost its strength when it gets harnessed, it has gained usefulness, and not lost one ounce of strength.
When we choose to direct our power to be constructive rather than destructive, that does not display weakness but meekness – controlled strength.
Did not Solomon say in “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”?
A missionary in Jamaica was once questioning some little boys on the meaning of and asked, "Who are the meek?"
A boy answered, "Those who give soft answers to rough questions."
We shall do well to remember this child's definition.
II Meekness and Inheritance
matt 5.
This was a Jewish Audience
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