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spencel

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11/30/2015 19:48

Blessed are the meek

Some promises in the Bible on meekness:

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

But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Ps. 37:11

...receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21

The LORD lifteth up the meek: Ps. 147:6

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22




 
Gary

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12/01/2015 07:10

Re: Blessed are the meek

This may be interesting to some, but what does it mean? Anybody can quote. What does it mean to you? Are you finding these promises being fulfilled in your life? Are you missing out by failing to really be meek?

It is a deadly characteristic of the Boston culture to think that words heal, that if you can quote sufficiently, then you will accomplish something. At best, quoting does nothing. At worst, it covers iniquity and lays a stone on the heart. "Mortals are egotists. They believe themselves to be independent workers, personal authors, and even privileged originators of something which Deity would not or could not create." (S&H) How arrogant! These promises of God are His law! They should mean something to each of us. Don't let pride sneak in! Don't let your life degenerate into covering your feelings with words. Don't let this forum degenerate into the letter without the spirit.

Receive with meekness the engrafted word! Engraft it into your being, drop all your fears, trust in Truth completely, and let it save your soul. Your life will never be the same. And that's a promise!




 
Florence

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12/01/2015 13:48

Re: Blessed are the meek

Some promises in the Bible on meekness:



They are God's laws which bear fruit as they serve as reminders for us, and help us to consistently, meekly, strive to live them in our journey from from sense to Soul.




 
spencel

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12/01/2015 18:39

Re: Blessed are the meek

This is good, thank you for this post. You are right we don't want to make this a place for empty words. My original intent was share the quotes that were meaningful to me for those who may not have easy access to a Bible and allow them to come to their own conclusion. This week the SH citation with the quote on meekness in it jumped out at me. I struggle with what it means to live this. I was turning the Bible to continue to understand meekness better myself. Having spent my life practicing bravado and managing others, far from meekness, I didn't have the faintest idea what meekness was. I am only beginning to get a glimpse here at Plainfield. These powerful messages were reminders to me. First I am realizing I am not giving anything up by being meek nor is it weakness. The need to let go of self will, to allow God to guide and teach. To no longer rely on world solutions, as in the past. I find peace when He is center of my day. Only He can save me not by my personal effort. It is not my strength when facing challenges, and I become a law unto myself when I practice the qualities found in the fruit of the spirit, one being meekness.



 
Gary

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12/02/2015 08:07

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Thank you. These are beautiful reminders of the power of meekness. It should make anyone want to be truly meek.

I like the idea of being "sent" that was brought up in one of our Bible Studies. Not to do anything, say anything, or go anywhere unless sent by God. Whether it is quietly bearing fruit like the fruit trees God created, speaking up in a group, or working with others. If it is the result of being sent by God, it is done out of meekness and will bless all.

To get rid of any personal sense of responsibility or ambition is both challenging and a relief. Somebody once described true humility as obeying God in every circumstance and never fearing the consequences.

Edited by Gary - 12/02/2015 09:58