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Tag: gentleness

  • God’s Kind of Gentleness

    God’s kind of gentleness is a meekness + mildness + humility; to be submissive. Meekness does not refer to weakness or passivity, but to controlled power. Humility is a personal quality in which an individual shows dependence on God and respect for other persons.

    And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death… (Philippians 2:8)

    By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you (2 Corinthians 10:1).

    In Your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness (Psalm 145:4).

    Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:4).

    I tell you this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God.  For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted (Luke 18:14).

    When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.  If so, the host who invited both of you will come to say to you, ‘give this man your seat.’  And, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. (Luke 14:8-9)

    Therefore get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the Word planted in you, which can save you (James 1:21).

    If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

    I proclaimed a fast so we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him or a safe journey… (Ezra 8:21)

    Seek the Lord all you humble of the land you who do what He commands.  Seek righteousness.  Seek humility.  Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger (Zephaniah 2:3).

    All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.  Humble yourselves therefore under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:5-6)

    Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up (James 4:10).

    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).

    Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient; to be ready to do whatever is good; to slander no one; to be peaceable and considerate; and to show true humility toward all men (Titus 3:1-2).

    Who is wise and understanding among you?  Let Him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom (James 3:13).

    But the Wisdom that is from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3:17).

    Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous a future! (Job 8:7)

  • Study On Gentleness

    Gentleness is defined as the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered; it is softness of action or effect (as in “the gentleness of his touch”). What is the Bible definition of gentleness? The sensitivity of disposition and kindness of behavior, founded on strength and prompted by love. In the Old Testament, gentleness is suggested by the waters of a stream ( Isaiah 8:6 ) or by wine flowing over lips and teeth (Songs 7:9 ).

    Gentleness is the quality of being kind and careful. The noun gentleness is perfect for describing the way someone acts when they are soft and calm and sweet to other people.

    … See your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation; gentle and riding on a donkey… (Matthew 21:5)

    Take My yolk upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29).

    He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young (Isaiah 40:11).

    We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children (1 Thessalonians 2:7).

    Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, godliness, and patience (Colossians 3:12).

    But you, O man of God, flee from all this and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11).

    Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5).

    Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5).

    The meek shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace (Psalm 37:11).

    The meek shall eat and be satisfied; they who seek the Lord will praise Him (Psalm 22:26).

    But with righteousness He shall judge the poor and decide with equity for the meek of the earth (Isaiah 11:4).

    He has shown you, O man, what is good!  And what has the Lord required of you?  To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8).

    Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2).

    Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble (1 Peter 3:8).

    Your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, … is of great worth in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:4).

    Brothers, if someone is caught in sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently… (Galatians 6:1)

    A gentle answer turns away wrath… (Proverbs 15:1)

    But the Wisdom that is from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3:17).

    Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone (Proverbs 25:15).  [Gentleness can do the impossible!]