“The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness…” Galatians 5:23

Gentleness = Power under control or controlled strength

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NASB

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV

Meekness is not weakness, it is Christ-likeness

How Can I Reflect His Gentleness? 

Magnify the example of Jesus 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

Express consideration for others 

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

Exercise submission

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NIV

Keep a teachable heart

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 NIV