Gentleness Lived Out

a. Moses- Numbers 12:3– “Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.”
b. David- 2 Samuel 16:9-11– Abishai shouts curses and insults at David and David, rather than allowing his men to kill Abishai, is convicted of his past iniquities and with a deep and humble spirit acknowledges Abishai as the instrument of God’s chastening hand.
c. Jeremiah- Jeremiah 26:14– Jeremiah under direction from God, pronounces destruction upon the people if they do not repent. The priests and prophets want him sentenced to death. Jeremiah does not back down from the stand he has taken but in verse 14 says “But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do with me as seems good and right to you.” Jeremiah’s humility is herein shown and submission to the powers that be.
d. Stephen- Acts 7:60– Stephen is one of the greatest examples of meekness. He had been wronged and now he was being stoned to death and yet he could cry out “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
e. Paul- 2 Timothy 4:16– Paul does not hold it against those who did not support him or those that deserted him.

Promises of Gentleness (Part 1)

a. Psalm 22:26– The afflicted (meek) shall eat and be satisfied.
b. Psalm 25:9– The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. (KJV)
c. Psalm 37:11– But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (KJV)
d. Psalm 147:6– The Lord lifts up the meek.

Promises of Gentleness (Part 2)

a. Psalm 149:4-The Lord beautifies the meek with salvation.
b. Isaiah 11:4– “But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;” (NKJV)
c. Isaiah 29:19– The meek shall increase their joy in the Lord.
d. Matthew 5:5– “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (NKJV)

Benefits of Gentleness

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Gentleness’ Greatest Example

Christ has set the greatest example of humility, meekness, and gentleness for us. The very Son of God who did not cling to His prerogative as God’s equal, but made Himself nothing, assuming the nature of a slave, was born as mortal man. He traversed this earth bearing the ridicule and scorn of man quietly and meekly and then in utter obedience died the death of a common criminal on the cross. There is no greater example.