1 Timothy 4:8
. . .godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. John 15:18-19,18 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
Matthew 5:1-5
1Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them He said “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
How Meekness Causes Us to Experience God’s Will on Earth
- CHALLENGES our person.
Psalm 25:8-9 (ASV)
8Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.9 The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are THE MEEK: for they shall INHERIT THE EARTH.
Meek – praus – to be mild and humble
1 Peter 3:1-4 (NLT)
1In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over2 by observing your pure and reverent lives. 3Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Gentle – praus – to be mild and humble
- Meekness brings OUT OF CONTROL people and circumstances UNDER GOD’S CONTROL.
2. COACHES our potential.
Ephesians 4:1-2
1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle. . .
- Meekness causes us to RECEIVE FULLY from God so we are REWARDED FULLY by God.
3. CONNECTS US to God’s purpose.
1 Peter 3:15(GNV)
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence.
2Timothy 2:25 (TLB)
Be humble when you are trying to teach those who are mixed up concerning the truth. For if you talk meekly and courteously to them, they are more likely, with God’s help, toturn away from their wrong ideas and believe what is true.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. . .
2 Corinthians 10:1 (NKJV)
NowI, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—
- Meekness causes others to RECEIVE FROM and RESPOND TO God’s leadership better.
Matthew 11:28-29,28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give yourest.29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart . . .
4. CONQUERS for God.
Psalm 147:6 (ASV)
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
Psalm 149:4 (ASV)
For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Psalm 18:35 (NKJV)
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.
- Meekness allows God to turn our FRUSTRATIONS into the FULFILLMENT of His plan.
Questions:
- What did you hear from the Holy Spirit?
- What will you do because of it?
- How can we pray for you?