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Gentleness and Meekness

2 Corinthians 10:1-6. Gentleness and Meekness. “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ”. Christians are to Pursue Gentleness. Gentleness and Meekness. 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Timothy was told to be “gentle” even as he was commanded to “fight the good fight of faith.”.

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Gentleness and Meekness

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  1. 2 Corinthians 10:1-6. Gentleness and Meekness “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ”

  2. Christians are to Pursue Gentleness. Gentleness and Meekness 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Timothy was told to be “gentle” even as he was commanded to “fight the good fight of faith.”

  3. Christians are to Put on Meekness. Gentleness and Meekness Colossians 3:12-15 Meekness helps peace to “rule” within the heart of a Christian—something to which we are called.

  4. Christians Receive the Word with Meekness. Gentleness and Meekness James 1:21-25 The meek hearer does not bring preconceived ideas, but humbly accepts what the word teaches.

  5. Christians are to be Gentle to All. Gentleness and Meekness Titus 3:1-5 We were once wrong. That should cause us to be gentle with those who are deceived by sin.

  6. Christians are to be Gentle to All. Gentleness and Meekness 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Correction must be offered in humility, in the hope that repentance can occur.

  7. Christians Restore with Gentleness. Gentleness and Meekness Galatians 6:1-5 Without it, sin can take hold even when we are trying to bring restoration.

  8. Christians Show Meekness of Wisdom. Gentleness and Meekness James 3:17-18 Wisdom from above is gentle. It doesn’t demand its own way. It is “sown in peace.”

  9. Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. Gentleness and Meekness Galatians 3:22-26 This may require crucifying the flesh—i.e. doing what doesn’t come naturally to us.

  10. Christian Women Must be Gentle. Gentleness and Meekness 1 Peter 3:1-6 This disposition is well pleasing to God. It is an element of true beauty.

  11. Paul Was Gentle. Gentleness and Meekness 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 As a nursing mother cherishes a child—he didn’t expect what they couldn’t do.

  12. Jesus Was Meek and Gentle. Gentleness and Meekness Matthew 11:28-30 He stood with strength against those in error, and yet he was gentle and “lowly in heart.”

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