Meekness At the Core

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (1 Tim. 6:11)

In this world are countless do's and don'ts from a multitude of conflicting viewpoints. Whether it be a matter of mere preference or one of right and wrong, every Christian wonders at some point, "Who, what, and how exactly AM I supposed to be?" According to the Bible, there are many things...steadfastness (1 Cor. 15:58), love (1 Cor. 13), patience (James 1:4)...on and on we could go. Somewhere near the top of the list is an attribute called meekness....what is it?

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance describes meekness as being mild, gentle, depressed in mind, humble, lowly, poor, & needy.

hmmmmm

You don't see that in the picture of the big-mouthed, rebellious people that are currently so popular in this generation. Rather, such a characteristic is scorned as "spineless" or "gutless."

Not so.

Moses, referred to as the meekest man on earth, spoke with God face to face and led an entire nation.
(Num. 12:3)

Jesus Christ, out of pure love, DIED for the sins of all people - even those whom He knew would reject Him. (Rom. 5:6-8)

Our Lord says in Matthew 11:29, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

The Creator of the entire universe describes Himself as being meek and lowly and then tells us to LEARN of HIM!

Men:

James 3:13 asks,"Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you?" then admonishes: "let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom."

The biblically wise man never hurries to shout out what he knows or to push others around to accomplish things his way - even if it is better or "right". He knows how to give a soft answer (Pr. 15:1). His life exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit (works) produced with a Christlike spirit (the meekness of wisdom).

Women:

"But let it [a woman's adorning] be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." (1 Peter 3:4)

It bears repeating: meekness is a beautiful thing that is worth so much in God's eyes.


A meek & quiet spirit is the calmness of mind and manner that steadies your actions & reactions no matter what your personality, position, circumstances, or responsibilities may be.

God calls each of His children to turn from their prideful sin nature and be meek.

Easy? NO.

Worth it? YES.

"Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." (Heb. 10:35-36)

It takes guts and a backbone to die to self. Do you have it in you?