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Traits of the Spirit – Controlled Life: Gentleness
Galatians 5:23; Matthew 11:28 – 30
Introduction:
A – background
B – The fruit of the Spirit constitute traits that should be present in any life that is controlled by the Holy Spirit of God.
I- Gentleness Defined: (Galatians 5:22 – 23)
A- πραΰτης = meekness, gentleness, teachableness.
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The Greek word does not imply weakness.
While weakness and meekness may look similar from the outside, they are not the same.
Weakness is due to negative circumstances, such as lack of strength or courage.
Meekness is due to a person’s conscious choice.
It is strength and courage under control, coupled with kindness.
The word picture created by the word translated gentleness depicts something of great power that is always under control.
It is the picture of a champion racehorse under the control of a bit and bridle.
It is a picture of a mighty reservoir of water leaping through the spillway of a great dam in a measured flow.
It is the picture of a powerful Olympic weightlifter brushing a tear out of his little daughters eye.
these all demonstrate strength under control or power under discipline.
b.
The term refers to an attitude of humility toward God and gentleness toward people, that springs from the recognition that God is in control.
The concept recognizes and acknowledges the awesome power of God and the absoluteness of his sovereignty.
It makes the choice to submit to God in a moldable, teachable spirit.
It expresses a willingness to learn whatever lesson God desires to teach.
It acknowledges the fact that there is a goal greater than personal comfort.
This attitude expresses gentleness toward people out of submission to God.
II- Gentleness Depicted: (Matthew 11:28 – 30)
A- The greatest depiction of this concept can be found in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1- Jesus was meek.
The Scriptures bear witness to the meekness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 11:29
Matthew 21:5
2 Corinthians 10:1
2 –Jesus was not weak
The clearest two clearest examples of the meekness of Christ – that is strength under control –
The incident when he drove the moneychangers out of the temple.
(John 2:13 – 15)
His choice to die upon the cross when he could have judged all mankind.
(Matthew 26:45-27:56)
3- Jesus kept his focus upon the greater goal.
The writer of Hebrews says that Jesus endured the cross and its shame, with his eye on the joy that was set before him.
(Hebrews 12:2 – 3)
III- Gentleness Directed:
A- We are to express the spirit of (Gentleness) meekness as we receive the word of God and its instructions (James 1:21).
B- We are to express the spirit of meekness (Gentleness) as we receive correction from God through discipline (Hebrews 12:5–13).
C- We are to express the spirit of meekness (Gentleness) when we confront a fellow believer about sin in their life (Galatians 6:1).
D- We are to express the spirit of meekness (Gentleness) when we confront the Lost with the gospel (1 Peter 3:15).
E- All of these directives are to be followed with our ultimate goal in view.
(Philippians 3:12 – 17).
F- We can only exhibit this trait if we are living life under the Holy Spirit’s control.
(Galatians 5:24 – 26).
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