Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Intimately related to humility (last week’s sermon)Not the same as “niceness”tends to be more siloed“Quietness” confused for gentlenessleaves us in our sin, rather than gently admonishingmay actually fit with the culture betterHow important is it to know the difference?One is godly, the other worldlyWhat is “gentleness”?Listed as fruits of the spirit in Galatians, Colossians, &c.Challenges those who would withdrawGentleness leads, shepherds, but gently in a fashion which invites people to move from death to lifeGentleness corrects, restores. Paul is definite about right and wrongGentleness cares for others, niceness cares about selfWhy do we need gentleness?It is who Christ is, and we are in ChristOur God is a god of process, gentleness is how we live as believersIt is a means of growthIt is a way in which the world sees who God is, so cultivating gentleness is profoundly important