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I have seen it way too often. Something that starts simple escalates. It turns into all out war. My drive to defend myself and “be right” creates a verbal death spiral.
Gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Jesus challenges me to a goal of being gentle with others. That is a demonstration of God’s love.
There is good news! God has given me the Holy Spirit who teaches me the way of Jesus. That is stunning in that I don’t have to depend on my own evil ways. I am a new creation in Jesus.
A gentle response defuses anger,
but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. | Proverbs 15:1 (The Message Bible)
Gentleness is an expression of compassion, seen in God’s dealings with the frail and weak, and expected of believers in our dealings with others.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. | Galatians 5:22
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a disciple of Jesus. How do others know I am following Jesus? They see my gentleness. Jesus himself, in His Manifesto, said “Happy are those who are gentle (meek) for they will inherit the earth.”
The Greek word is πραΰτης praëtēs, (prah-oo´-tace) meaning mildness, humility or meekness. Jesus himself said we would be happy if we are gentle (meek). The benefit is we will inherit the earth.
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 
I am a recovering war starter. There is hope. the other day I received an email at work that said “I appreciate your enthusiasm for building an excellent team, but…quit taking the blame for things you didn’t do”. I’m not sure I am gentle though as my motives are “it’s done. lets move on”. so lots to learn as the pendulum swings…sigh
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It’s a journey for sure. Be blessed. God is in a good mood.
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There is only one solution, but it is difficult. Love. Strive love others more than our self. I suspect this is one reason we should pray for others, so that we contemplate the needs of others and develop empathy for them.
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Well said. Thanks for the insight.
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You’re so right! Gentleness/meekness/mildness are attributes that Jehovah God truly values in his servants. Moses comes to mind as Jehovah viewed him as one of the “meekest of all the men on the face of the earth” (Number 12:3). We are all a work in progress, working to clothe ourselves with the “new personality” (Colossians 3:9,10).
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Thanks! Very well said.
Be blessed. King Jesus is in a great mood.
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