Ephesians 4:2b

 

Ephesians 4:2b

The Christian Virtue of Meekness

Eph 4:1  I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 

Eph 4:2  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 

“Meekness is a broken-hearted boldness or a contrite courage” - John Piper

           1.      What is Meekness?

a.      It is not boastful - 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 

b.     It is a characteristic of a Disciple of Christ - Matthew 5:5 

c.      It is a willingness to confront sin - Galatians 6:1 

d.     It is a preparedness to answer evil - 1 Peter 3:15 

e.      It is a dependency upon God - Proverbs 3:5 

f.       It is an inner strength that comes from self-control - Proverbs 16:32;  Proverbs 25:28 

          2.      Why is Meekness So Essential for the Believer?

a.      It helps us know the future of the wicked - Psalm 37:1-2 

b.     It helps us to faithful do good when no one else will - Psalm 37:3 

c.      It helps us to commit our future into God’s hands - Psalm 37:4-5 

d.     It helps us to wait patiently on God - Psalm 37:6-7 

e.      It helps us to conquer anger - Psalm 37:8 

f.       It reminds us of our future reward - Psalm 37:9-11 

          3.      How Do I Get More Meekness?

a.      It must be put on - Colossians 3:12 

b.     It must be pursued - 1 Timothy 6:11 

c.      It grows from a desire to know God’s word more deeply - James 1:19-21 

d.     It is given to us by the work of the Holy Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23