Gentleness 1 Timothy 6 11 Gentleness I What
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Gentleness 1 Timothy 6: 11
Gentleness I. What is gentleness? II. Who should be gentle? III. How do we show a spirit of gentleness? IV. Why should we be gentle?
What Is Gentleness? Webster: generous, kind, tame, patient, not harsh or rough Vine: equitable, fair; to look humanely and reasonable at the facts of a case “sweet reasonableness” Wycliffe: moderation in action, refinement in mannerisms and disposition, and the absence of what is rough Opposite of contentious Bible: James 3: 17
Who Should Be Gentle? • Elders 1 Timothy 3: 3 • Man of God 1 Timothy 6: 11 • Wives 1 Peter 3: 1 -4 • Servant of the Lord 2 Timothy 2: 24 • Part of “worthy walk” Ephesians 4: 1 -2
How Do We Show a Spirit of Gentleness? • Seek to solve problems – Jesus used gentleness to solve problems Mark 10: 3545 – Gentleness always makes for a better solution
How Do We Show a Spirit of Gentleness? • Seek to solve problems • Be willing to suffer wrong – Jesus was willing to suffer wrong John 10: 17 -18 – Jesus practiced what He preached Luke 6: 27 -30
How Do We Show a Spirit of Gentleness? • • • Seek to solve problems Be willing to suffer wrong Seek the opportunity to forgive – Even from the cross, Jesus forgave Luke 23: 34 – The gentle pursue forgiveness Matthew 5: 23 -24
How Do We Show a Spirit of Gentleness? • • Seek to solve problems Be willing to suffer wrong Seek the opportunity to forgive Seek to change offender’s heart – Jesus tried to change hearts of His accusers Luke 22: 66 -71 – Dealing with sinful brother is all about forgiving Matthew 18: 15 -17 – It takes gentleness Galatians 6: 1
Why Should We Be Gentle? • It is a commandment • God has been gentle with us Isaiah 40: 11 • So others will be gentle to us Luke 6: 31 • To lead others to Christ 2 Timothy 2: 24 -26 • God will reward the gentle 1 Timothy 6: 11 -12
Conclusion • Gentleness makes this world a better place elders preachers • The Lord needs elders, preachers, teachers mothers fathers teachers, mothers, fathers, and neighbors with gentle spirits
What Must I Do To Be Saved? You believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14: 1 Unless you repent, you likewise will perish. Luke 13: 3 Confess Me before men, and I’ll confess you before My Father. Matthew 10: 32 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16: 16 Be faithful unto death. . . Rev. 2: 10
