Posts Tagged ‘ Gentleness ’

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, HCSB

It is easy to grow frustrated with this world, but we are to help change this world with the same love, patience, and humble gentleness our God has shown us.

VerseD: James 3:3

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

James 3:13, HCSB

Our lives must be ordered by God, and we show walking in His wisdom by how we interact with gentleness toward others like Christ did with us.

VerseD: Colossians 3:12

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience

Colossians 3:12, HCSB

God is worthy of our praise and gratitude, and we show it by treating each other well in the same faithful manner Christ has treated us.

VerseD: Matthew 5:5

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.

VerseD: James 3:13

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.

VerseD: Galatians 5:22-23

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.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

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.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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.

VerseD: 1 Peter 3:15

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.

VerseD: Galatians 5:22-23

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.