please spare time to read me for i will change your life Meekness and Humility Gods Cure for Pride, Haughtiness, and Egotism Numbers 12:3 - Moses was very meek, above all men on face of the earth. Matthew 11:29,30 - Jesus said, I am meek and lowly in heart. These men were two of the greatest characters who ever lived. Both were chosen by God to be givers of His law. Jesus was the Divine Son of God. Surely we should seek to be like these men. Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek (gentle - NKJV), for they shall inherit the earth. Jesus declares a blessing (happiness) on those who are meek. Galatians 5:22,23 - Meekness is one of the fruits of the Spirit - qualities that we must possess if we are led by the Spirit. Proverbs 16:18,19 - Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly. If we seek to be happy, to be led by the Spirit, to avoid destruction, and to be like great people such as Moses and Jesus, we need to possess meekness and humility. Going by the definations Meekness 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. Peace is often ruined by envy. This is worldly and devilish. The wisdom from above is first pure then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated. The proud person is envious when other people get their way or receive honor. The meek person will give in for the good of the group. He doesnt care who gets the glory as long as good is done. As good Christians we are called to posses such glorious gift of God which is already bestowed within us by our creator. Some people want to please self first and everybody else comes somewhere down the line. Other people will do first what other people want of them. The rule followed by the truly meek and humble person is: God first, others second, self last. Does your life live up to Gods standard of meekness and humility? Do you put the needs of others before yourself? Are you submitting to God and correcting the sins in your life? It is my prayer for you that God will grant you the grace to harness the gifts of humility and meekness. And to ignore Pride, arrogance and Egotism.
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