Meekness is not an attribute I think about growing in often; but the Bible commands it.
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Look at the promises associated with meekness.
But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
And take note of God's passion for meekness.
In your majesty ride out victoriously
for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
The one who is meek is one who recognizes a right position before God, is completely broken and submissive, waits for the Lord patiently, and commits all to the Lord.
The requirements are lofty, but the very definition of meekness implies that it cannot be done alone. Rely on God and look to His great promises.
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