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Blessed Are T he Meek

Blessed Are T he Meek. Matthew 5:5. Matthew 5:5. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5. Blessed are the meek , for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5.

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Blessed Are T he Meek

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  1. Blessed Are The Meek Matthew 5:5

  2. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  3. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  4. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  5. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  6. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  7. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  8. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

  9. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions

  10. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed

  11. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied • Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is perceived in a person or a group

  12. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • The meek will inherit the earth

  13. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • The meek will inherit the earth Psalm 37:9,11,29 9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. 11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. 29 the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

  14. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied • Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is perceived in a person or a group • The meek will inherit the earth • The meek – not the political or military might

  15. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied • Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is perceived in a person or a group • The meek will inherit the earth • The meek – not through political or military might • Will inherit – future, something given to you

  16. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two conclusions • The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied • Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is perceived in a person or a group • The meek will inherit the earth • The meek – not through political or military might • Will inherit – future, something given to you • Earth – is it more than you have now?

  17. What does it mean to be meek?

  18. What does it mean to be meek? First, something to take note of:

  19. What does it mean to be meek? First, something to take note of: • First two Beatitudes is between me and God

  20. What does it mean to be meek? First, something to take note of: • First two Beatitudes is between me and God • Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God • Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my sin

  21. What does it mean to be meek? First, something to take note of: • First two Beatitudes is between me and God • Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God • Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my sin • This Beatitude is between me and others, specifically my attitude toward others.

  22. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean:

  23. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean: • Weak

  24. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean: • Weak • Nice

  25. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean: • Weak • Nice • Easy going

  26. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean: • Weak • Nice • Easy going • Always compromising, “peace at any cost”

  27. What does it mean to be meek? What meek does NOT mean: • Weak • Nice • Easy going • Always compromising, “peace at any cost” • Doormat

  28. What does it mean to be meek? Meek - being truly humble and gentle

  29. Images of meekness

  30. What does it mean to be meek? Meek - being truly humble and gentle Definition is incomplete.

  31. What does it mean to be meek? Meek - being truly humble and gentle Definition is incomplete. External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be.

  32. What does it mean to be meek? Example of Christ 1 Peter 2:21-23 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

  33. What does it mean to be meek? Meek - being truly humble and gentle Definition is incomplete. External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be. Being meek toward others implies freedom from feelings of malice or a vengeful spirit…

  34. How can we be meek? Holy Spirit working in us.

  35. How can we be meek? Holy Spirit working in us. Progression

  36. How can we be meek? Holy Spirit working in us. Progression • Understand our spiritual poverty

  37. How can we be meek? Holy Spirit working in us. Progression • Understand our spiritual poverty • Mourning our inability to do anything about sin

  38. How can we be meek? Holy Spirit working in us. Progression • Understand our spiritual poverty • Mourning our inability to do anything about sin • Being meek toward others… being humble and gentle because we have a true understanding of ourselves

  39. Points of action

  40. Points of action • Gain a true understanding of yourself

  41. Points of action • Gain a true understanding of yourself • Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them

  42. Points of action • Gain a true understanding of yourself • Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them • Before responding defensively to someone, first examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth.

  43. Points of action • Gain a true understanding of yourself • Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them • Before responding defensively to someone, first examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth. • Ask God to point out when you are not being meek in your responses to others.

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