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The Fruit of the Spirit 09

​Introduction:

         1. "The fruit of the Spirit" consists of 9 characteristics listed in Galatians 5:22-23.
         2. "Meekness" is the eighth of these special characteristics.

Discussion:


I.           THE  BIBLE  TEACHES  CHRISTIANS  TO  BE  MEEK

         A. Ephesians 4:1-3
         B. Colossians 3:12-13
         C. Titus 3:1-2

II.          MEEKNESS  DEFINED


         A. Meekness: a gentle, mild, and patient spirit that Christians are to manifest at all times toward all people.
             1. Meekness has been described as "strength under control."
             2. Meekness does not imply "weakness."
             3. A meek person does not assert himself or his selfish interests.
         B. Much can be learned about meekness by examining meek Bible characters.
             1. Moses was meek (Numbers 12:3).
                 a. Later, a lack of meekness caused Moses to sin (Numbers 20:1-12).
                 b. Moses shows us that meekness must be demonstrated at all times, especially during stressful
                     situations.
             2. Jesus was meek (Matthew 11:29; 21:4-5).
                 a. Later, Jesus cleansed the temple (Matthew 21:12-13).
                 b. Jesus shows us that meekness does not mean that:
                     1) error may be condoned
                     2) truth may be compromised.

III.         THE  BIBLE  MENTIONS  A  NUMBER  OF  OCCASIONS  WHEN  CHRISTIANS  ARE  TO
             DEMONSTRATE  MEEKNESS


         A. In general, a Christian is to demonstrate meekness in his entire manner of life (James 3:13;
             1 Peter 3:3-4).
         B. More specifically, Christians are to demonstrate meekness when:
             1. receiving God's word (James 1:21)
             2. answering questions (1 Peter 3:15)
             3. instructing those who oppose themselves (2 Timothy 2:23-26)
             4. restoring someone overtaken in a fault (Galatians 6:1).

IV.         MANY  SPECIAL  BLESSINGS  ARE  PROMISED  TO  THE  MEEK


         A. Psalm 22:26
         B. Psalm 25:9
         C. Psalm 37:11
         D. Psalm 147:6
         E. Psalm 149:4
         F. Matthew 5:5
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