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Morning Bliss: Fruit of Gentleness 


Focal Scripture : Phil. 4:5; Let Gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near. (TPT).

                   
                 Read: Philippians 4:5-8;  Galatians 5:22


Gentleness is defined in the dictionary as “the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.”  In terms of the fruit of the Spirit, the kind of gentleness we’re interested in involves showing humility and thankfulness towards God, as well as polite, restrained and compassionate behaviour towards everyone else.

 If we think about gentleness is in terms of its opposites, we find that it is countered by a desire for revenge, a sense of self-importance, or the expression of anger. 

Gentleness is a fruit  of the Spirit, but as a trait it is produced when a softened heart abides in Jesus. 

It may be a gift, but true gentleness also demands something on our parts: intention.  By this, I mean being intentionally kind, compassionate, and humble towards others, especially when they are facing struggle or difficulty.  

 Jesus himself connects gentleness to humility in Matthew 11:29, when He says: “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.”
 Gentleness can also be translated as meekness, which should definitely not be confused for weakness.  Instead, meekness is the quality of having controlled strength.  

As Paul in Corinthians tells: “I myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ – I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent.” ( 2 Corinthians 10:1 ).  He instructs us in the kind of attitude we must adopt when we interact with others – an attitude that is in tune with the Spirit and informed by the teachings of Jesus and His disciples.  










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