Is gentleness a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus?
What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like? Jesus gave us the perfect picture of gentleness: “See, your …
Tag Archives: Humble
Are we learning from Jesus?
Grace is a gift. God gives us grace when we are humble. There is no peace if we are …
Why would the meek inherit the earth?
God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be humble. …
“Learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” ~Jesus
Jesus calls on me to learn. ”Disciple” means to learn. I am to learn from Jesus. Jesus is my Master. …
“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
“A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon
I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …
“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.” ~Apostle Peter
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
Is meekness a necessary characteristic of a disciple of Jesus?
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
“Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another.” ~Apostle Peter
I want grace in my life. I imagine you do as well. Peter gives us the key. The road to …
What does Jesus teach about humility?
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches.” ~Apostle Paul
I must come to a basic understanding about wealth. Jesus is challenging me. So is the Apostle Paul. Riches are …
“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon
Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and meekness.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a goal for me. Jesus calls on me to be gentle and meek. I am to be humble. …
“Have an attitude of humility being neither arrogant nor self-righteous regard others as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
God calls on me to respect others, placing them as more important than I am. Jesus is very clear about …
Exaltation – Will God exalt those who are humble?
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
“I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in.” ~Jesus
I am concerned and worry about lots of things. One of them is how am I doing compared to others. …
Humility — Does God command it?
Does God command me to be humble? Yes, Absolutely. There is no doubt about it. The Bible describes humility …
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” ~Jesus
Grace is a gift. God gives me grace when I am humble. There is no peace if I am proud …
Meekness — God’s Promises to the Meek is Good News
God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be …
“Happy are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” ~Jesus
Jesus is a kind, loving King. Jesus is not angry with me. Jesus wants me to be kind and gentle. …
Father, May I?
Maybe I am getting too old. I remember playing this game. It taught me a lot. There is a game …
“God cares for you” ~Apostle Peter
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
“You’re cheating on God if all you want is your own way.” ~Apostle James
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
