A Study of Meekness. . .

The following are all the verses in the Bible (KJV) containing the word ‘meek’. It is apparent that God greatly values meekness in a person. . . not weakness, but humbleness. . . not prideful. . . not boastful. . . not aggressive, and self-assertive, but considerate. . . giving. . . sharing. . . compassionate. . . kind. . . mild. . .quiet. . .not an attention seeker. . . not desiring glory for himself, but a steadfast member of the body. . . contributing as they are called, persevering contentedly with harmony, and unity in their given role. . . nourishing and supporting the Body, working to expand His Kingdom.

Christ as our ultimate example of meekness. Possessing within Him apocalyptic power to hurt and destroy, and without question able to exact justified retribution upon His persecutors, but showing absolute restraint in the face of unimaginable provocation. . .Not fearful. . . not intimidated by confrontation, not seeking glory for Himself. . not self-wilful. . . but neither did He hide in a closet. . .always doing His Father’s bidding. . . Not My will but Thy will. . .self-sacrificing. . .about His Father’s business. . . returning love for hate. . .perishing in agony upon the cross, that all men might through His death. . . by His shed blood, be saved from death, and raised themselves in eternal glory. . .

Abandon pride, fervently seek meekness. . . and at the heart of meekness find the heart of God. . .

Numbers 12:3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

Psalms 22:26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

Psalms 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Psalms 76:9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

Psalms 147:6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

Psalms 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Isaiah 11:4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

Isaiah 29:19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Amos 2:7 That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name:

Zephaniah 2:3 Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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.

Matthew 21:5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

1Peter 3:4 But let it 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.

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