Gift of the Spirit—Salvation (Acts 2:38, 11:17)

Gifts of the Spirit—Service (1 Peter 4:10)

Fruit of the Spirit—Character/Attitude (Gal 5:22-23)

Love. Joy. Peace. [GOD]

Patience. Kindness. Goodness. [OTHERS]

Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. [SELF]

Gentleness

Pre-Christian use of the word “gentleness” (Greek: prautes):

·     Aristotle (Greek Philosopher: 384-322 B.C.)—Balance between anger and passivity.

·     Plato (Greek Philosopher: 428-348 B.C.)—Behavior of a ruler seeking power.

·     Pinder (Greek Poet: 518-438 B.C.)—Mild and kind king.

·     Herodotus (“Father of History”: 484-425 B.C.)—Opposite of anger.

Gentleness: “Strength under control.” “Power harnessed.”

Two Biblical Examples of Gentleness

Moses (Numbers 12:3)

Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.

Jesus (Matthew 11:29)

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Gentleness begins by being in the Word.

Gentleness shapes my words.

Gentleness shapes my actions.

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