Posts Tagged ‘ Gentleness ’
The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5, HCSB
God’s heart is for the oppressed, and we join in His love fornthe lost when we are kind and gentle with unbelievers, knowing they are still under the oppression of sin and in desperate need of the freedom of the gospel, needing the same help we receive from God.
Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13, CSB
Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23, ESV
The cost of following Christ is dying to self everyday, but the rewards are eternal life and the Spirit guiding and moving through us in amazing ways that bless others as well.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love
Ephesians 4:2, ESV
We must realize our shared state, as revealed by observation and within the pages of Scripture: we are all horrible sinners, and God alone is good.
May we love each other with the same love and kindness Christ showed us.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15, ESV
Evil begets evil. Love and kindness cover and even wash away evil, like the blood of our Savior.
Love like Jesus, in truth and gentleness.
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect
1 Peter 3:15, ESV
We like to know we’re right, but even if we are right there is a right and wrong way to express truth.
We must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth, to study the truth of God’s Word, and to share the truth with grace, compassion, gentleness, and respect to the glory of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23, ESV
We are not saved because we can demonstrate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the evidence we have been saved by grace through faith in Christ.
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect
1 Peter 3:15, ESV
We must share our faith, but we remember that we are talking to people like us: sinners in need of a Savior. This reminds us to have the same gentle compassion Christ had with us.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3, ESV
When the world sees the peace we strive for within the Church, they will want that same peace and love that we receive through the Holy Spirit.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
James 3:13, ESV
We have truth on our side, but wisdom often dictates grace and compassion win out over blunt statements.
Ask the Holy Spirit to give wisdom in every interaction with others.
a simple man of God 