Sunday, May 3, 2009

Meekness

Monday, May 4, 2009: James 1:21
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Road rage is loosing your temper while driving a dangerous weapon: is weakness the opposite? No, meekness (not weakness) is the opposite and it is keeping a tight control on your temper.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009: Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
Do we use gentleness to correct faults of peers and subordinates? We should, considering the fact that the one being corrected often sees us doing the same thing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009: 1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Instead of telling others that they are sinners, what does this verse suggest? Meekly tell how your sins were forgiven.

Thursday, May 7, 2009: James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
Does willingness to yield show when you speak to others? If it does, it will diffuse most confrontations.

Friday, May 8, 2009: Proverbs 15:1–2
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
A soft answer is good but is there such a thing as a soft question? Yes, there is. But we must practice this often.

No comments: