THE STRENGTH OF GENTLENESS
# The Keys to a Blessed Life (8 Beatitudes) – Part 3
Matthew 5:5
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
“God blesses those who are gentle. The whole earth will belong to them!”
GENTLENESS IS ……
BENEFITS OF BEING GENTLE
1 . GENTLENESS
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
2 . GENTLENESS
“We respond gently when evil things are said about us.” 1 Corinthians 4:13 (NLT)
“The Lord’s servant must never quarrel; instead, he must be kind and gentle with everyone, He must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to know the truth.” 2 Tim. 2:24-25 (NIV/LB)
3 . GENTLENESS IS
“As a man of God… pursue what God approves of: godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness” 1 Timothy. 6:11 (GW)
“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT)
4 . GENTLENESS
“Fathers do not irritate and provoke your children to anger. Do not exasperate them to resentment but rear them tenderly in the training and discipline and counsel of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 (Amp)
“Believers should never speak evil of ANYONE, nor be quarrelsome. Instead they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.” Titus 3:2 (GW)
5 . GENTLENESS MAKES ME
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit, apart from me, you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (ESV)
“The fruit of the Spirit is … gentleness!” Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
WHO CAN I PRACTICE GENTLENESS WITH THIS WEEK?