"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

(Matthew 5:5 NASB) KJV Meek Blessed are the meek (gentle, humble, considerate, unassuming courteous).. Building upon each identity in Christ 1) Week one (Be broken, spiritual bankrupt, admitting that we are powerless and our life has become unmanageable 2) Having a response of brokenness (mourning) when we sin Nailing the first two should lead us to. 3) Having a inward disposition of humility and calmness. Meek as a response to challenges, conflicts is a complete gentle attitude. Meek: Praus- (Adjective , and a noun) Gentle, humble, considerate, unassuming courteous

Opposite of self-righteousClassical Greek: Mild tempered or gentle- concerning things, feelings, or people. May have a pleasant voice or be of such a gentle disposition that unhappy circumstances do not cause hostility. Praus: Septuagint: 14 times. It is often used to describe one in a lowly, beggarly, of slavish position.

Numbers 12:3 presents Moses as a meek person, the meekest on the earth, completely in subjection to God, placing himself at Gods disposal without hesitation or resistance In the New Testament: There are Four general references of meek / meekness; 1) Character befitting the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5, Phil. 3, Titus 3:1-7) 2) Jesus himself is meek, lowly, displaying true humility and filing the servants role (Matthew 11:29) 3) King of Salvation demonstrating such grace (Zech. 9:9) 4) Outstanding mark of the Christian lady is not gaudy and expensive adornment, but a meek and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:4). This allows the true graces of gentleness and modesty to be the most prominent aspect of her personality. Often meekness has been interpreted (culturally speaking) as something of weakness. It must be clearly understood, therefore,, that the meekness manifested by the Lord and commended to the believer is the fruit of power. The common assumption is that when a man is meek it is because he cannot help himself; but the Lord was meek because He had the infinite resources of God at his command. The calling out for believers to be meek, and that being the expectations, is only possible, because Christ was meek. He wont call us to something that He not already has accomplished and fulfilling. Lord you are asking of something of me that I cannot do on my own. Exactly

Meekness: Until a man is nothing, God, can make nothing out of him. Meekness not in a persons outward behaviour only; not yet in his relationship with others; as little mere disposition. Rather it is an inwrought grace of the soul; and the exercise of it are first and chiefly towards God. It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting it is closely linked with the word humility. Meek in regards to temper: But the meek are not weak by any means! To hold ones emotions in check while the rest of ones society battles its way to the top in that heady contest, is not childs play. Often more strength is required to stay out of these rivalries than to join. Meekness regards to self-control and controlled strength; When faced with insults, persecutions, butt of jokes, and humiliation, are permitted and employed by Him for the chastening and purifying of His elect. Meek in regards to a deepthness of your character: As I take a look at my own insecurities...."Humility means two things. One, a capacity for self-criticism.... The second feature is allowing others to shine, affirming others, empowering and enabling others. Those who lack humility are dogmatic and egotistical. That masks a deep sense of insecurity. They feel the success of others is at the expense of their own fame and glory"-Cornel West

Without real humility a man cannot learn, since the prerequisite of learning is the admission of ones own ignorance. Philippians 2:3, Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility or mind, regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Verse 8, Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death , even death on a cross. We must pursue meekness: 1 Timothy 6:11, Galatians 5:22-23 In Christ, there is no room for self-preservation. To the humble man who is wise enough to see it, Jesus is pronouncing the end of competition in that futile social climbing where the selfish elbow their way to gain their rightful place in the sun. .for they shall inherit the earth Psalms 37:11 But the humble will inherit the land and will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. During this life. The development of spiritual character: a type of contentment, peace, calmness, & stability Does not mean a peaceful life that is absent from any earthly troubles and struggles. (Matthew 6:34,

The new life. 2 Peter 3:13