Meekness /Gentleness is characterized by humble and submissive trust in God, along with a patient, gentle, and loving attitude toward others.
Meekness required by God
Zep 2:3 Also see: Pr 16:19; 1Pe 3:4
God’s promises to the meek
Ps 37:11; Mt 5:5; 1Pe 5:5 Also see: Ps 25:9; 69:32 In Scripture, “the poor” frequently represent the humble, godly poor; Ps 147:6; Isa 29:19; 66:2; Zep 3:11-12; Jas 4:6
God acts to save the meek
Ps 34:5-6 Also see: 2Sa 22:28; Ps 10:12,17; 18:27; 45:4; 76:9; 149:4; Pr 3:34
Meekness is a correct attitude in prayer
Ps 40:17 Also see: Ps 70:5
Godly wisdom produces meekness
Jas 3:13
Examples of meekness
Moses Nu 12:3
David Also see: 2Sa 16:11-12
Ahab 1Ki 21:27
Job Job 1:21
Jeremiah Jer 11:19 Also see: Jer 26:14
Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ Lk 1:38
Stephen Ac 7:60
Paul 2Ti 4:16
Meekness in the Life of Jesus Christ
Mt 11:29; 2Co 10:1 Also see: Isa 53:7; Mt 21:5; Mk 14:61; Lk 23:34; 1Pe 2:23
Meekness is expected in the life of the Christian
A necessary characteristic Eph 4:2 Also see: Gal 5:23; Php 2:3; 4:5; Col 3:12; Tit 3:2; 1Pe 3:8
Towards enemies Mt 5:39-41; Ro 12:17-20
In Leadership 1Ti 6:11
In Witness 1Pe 3:15
In discipline Gal 6:1 See also 1Co 4:21; 2Ti 2:25; Heb 5:2
In the family Eph 5:22,24; 6:1; Col 3:18-20
In society Ro 13:1-2,5; 1Ti 2:2
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
