Flesh v/s Spirit – Meekness, part 2

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. KJV

MEEKNESS

The original Greek word for meekness is praos (prah’-os) and means gentle, humble, gentleness

Last time, we talked about the gentle side of meekness as a parent. Today, we will talk a bit more about gentleness and also about being humble.

Now that we understand the importance of gentle parenting we should also understand that it does not stop there. We must manifest gentleness towards our husbands, friends, strangers, family, and so on. We must conduct ourselves with a gentle and merciful attitude and speech. Harshness is something that no Christian’s conduct. We must remember that we reap what we sow. If we sow harshness we will reap harshness. If we sow kindness, mercy, and gentleness…we will receive kindness, mercy, and gentleness.

Let’s look at the other part of Meekness.

Humbleness

Humbleness is the opposite of pride. Pride is a very destructive force in a persons life. There are several Scriptures I would like to showcase where wise Solomon explains the destructive power of pride…

Proverbs 11:2 - When swelling and pride come, then emptiness and shame come also, but the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly Wisdom and soundness.

Proverbs 13:10 - By pride and insolence comes only contention…

Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 29:23 - A mans pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Here are a couple more you can look up later; Mark 7:20-23, I Timothy 3:6, and I John 2:16.

When we develop a high opinion of ourselves and our abilities we are stepping into extremely dangerous territory. We must never allow ourselves to go there. We must always remember that we are nothing without Christ. Without Him we have no talents, happiness, comfort, joy, reason, Salvation, we have nothing. We may as well be dead without Him. For with Him and in Him is where our strength and abilities come. Through Him we are able to withstand the evil attacks of the enemy. But, without Him we are NOTHING.

Let’s Pray,

Daddy God, thank You for all of the wonderful gifts, talents, material items, children, family, and beauty all around that You have given to me. Thank You that through You I can do all things. And help me to NEVER forget that without You, I can do NOTHING. Thank You, Precious Lord. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

In His Love and Service,

Lara ;)