Blessed are the meek – Matthew 5:5

What Is Meekness To You?In 2 Minutes

• Non-Christians• Church• Family & Friends• God

• Meek means :

Artificial = ???

Artificial = ???

Then : full of artistic or technical skill

Now : imitation; simulated; sham

Nice = ???

Nice = ???

Then : ignorant or unaware

Now : pleasing; agreeable; delightful

Brave = ???

Brave = ???

Then : cowardice (as in bravado)

Now : exhibiting courage

Meek = ???

Then : ?

Now : docile, weak, compliant

Meek = ?Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility (meek), gentleness and patience.

Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble (meek) and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble (meek) but casts the wicked to the ground.

Isaiah 29:19 Once more the humble (meek) will rejoice in the LORD; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Examples

Num 12:3 …Moses was a very humble (meek) man...

2 Cor 10:1 By the humility (meek) and gentleness of Christ….

Matt 11:29 …for I am

gentle (meek) and humble…

Power under Control

Meek = Praus

Tamed for God

Trust in God

Power under Control

John 5:30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please

myself but him who sent me.

The Big Idea

Submit your rights to lead the life God has for you.

What Difference Does This Make?

• Non-Christians• Church• Family & Friends• God

• Meek means :

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.