MEEKNESS & HUMILITY

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: MEEKNESS & HUMILITY

This is an extremely difficult word to translate into English, because we think "meek" implies weakness. Sometimes it is translated (NKJV) "gentleness," but that also implies weakness.

The best way to know the meaning of a word is to study passages where it is used. As we do, we will see meekness is an attitude or quality of heart [1 Peter 3:4] whereby a person willingly accepts and submits without resistance to the will and desires of someone else.

The meek person is not self-willed - not continually concerned with self, his own ways, ideas, and wishes. He is willing to put himself in second place and submit himself to achieve what is good for others. Meekness is the opposite of self-will, self-interest, and self-assertiveness.
This is a sign, not of weakness of character (as some think), but of strength. It requires great self-control to submit to others.

HUMILITY
This is an attitude or quality of mind [Acts 20:19] whereby a person holds low esteem or opinion of his own goodness and importance. Spiritually, one abases himself because he realizes his sinfulness and therefore he is willing to depend on God to meet His needs. It is the opposite of pride, haughtiness, and self-exaltation.

Friends that you are humble and milk didn't make you a dummy, people may call you name but in the sight of God you are giant, hero and honourable. If you are evil, pride and arrogant you may gain the world attention but be worthless in God's sight.

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS CHRIST, GIVE US YOUR HUMBLE AND MILK SPIRIT AND LET YOUR LOVE BE SEEN ON US IN JESUS NAME.

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