Meekness isn't weakness, it is strength under control.

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Meekness and gentleness are words that are interchangeable in the Bible. Depending on the translation one uses, the scriptures will read differently. But, for my Blog today, we will use the word gentleness. Probably the best teaching on this subject that I have heard, has been by Rick Warren, and can be found on You Tube. He list eight things, that Gentleness can do, and really expounds on each one with scripture to back it up. I posted it below.

Dictionary Definition: the greek word used here in Galatians 5:22: Gentleness means: “the quality of not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s own self-importance; gentleness, humility, courtesy, considerateness, meekness.”

​My definition: An internal, self-assessment of humility, leading to an outward attitude of gentleness towards others, and that attitude towards others includes being: courteous, cooperative, considerate, submissive; being sensitive to how your words and actions affect others; being willing to defer to the opinions and preferences of others instead of insisting upon your own way; being tender towards the weaknesses, temptations, limitations of others rather than despising and looking down upon them; resolving problems with the least amount of force or authority or control, and with the most patience and carefulness.

We all want an inheritance. Look at what Matthew 5:5 tells us. The meek inherit the earth! That is a huge promise right there. Being gentle with ourselves, with one another and even with animals, birds, etc. can bring an inheritance.

I learned so much in this study. You can also check out my teaching at https://www.facebook.com/RestorationChurchInternational/videos/963552503990947/

​I think Rick Warren does such a good job I am attaching it here. I pray it blesses you.

ACTION STEP: Allow God to get down on the inside of you and live big through you. In and of ourself we can't be gentle at all times, with all people. However, the fruit of the Spirit is gentleness so it can grow out of our relationship with Jesus Christ. Moses had an anger problem, but the Bible tells us he was the meekest man on earth. We may not have a problem free life, but we can be free.

Allow me the privilege of sharing my life with you. I wanr to spend one on one time with you, sharing my life and teachable moment with you so you can do all God has called you to do. Go to: http://restorationchurchintl.org/women-of-witness . I want to meet you personally and help you become all God has called you to be. Get a few friends together and put on your boots and jump in. Jummonsville, PA is close to WV, MD, PA and even Ohio. So no matter where you live it won't be far. I look forward to seeing you September 12-14, 2019. Over at noon on Saturday. All meals and lodging included.

Register today and I will see you in less than a month. Can't make it for the entire conference you can call 304-292-7283 and ask for Breanna and register for the day time sessions or the night time session on an individual basis. Come on and "Hustle with heart,  it will set you apart." ​