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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS. M. E. E. K. N. E. S. S. Lesson 9 for the 27 th of February, 2010. A FRUIT WITH REWARD. HOW DOES MEEKNESS BECOME EVIDENT.

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS

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  1. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS M E E K N E S S Lesson 9 for the 27th of February, 2010

  2. A FRUITWITHREWARD

  3. HOW DOES MEEKNESS BECOME EVIDENT “Meekness is a precious grace, willing to suffer silently, willing to endure trials. Meekness is patient and labors to be happy under all circumstances. Meekness is always thankful and makes its own songs of happiness, making melody in the heart to God. Meekness will suffer disappointment and wrong, and will not retaliate. Meekness is not to be silent and sulky. A morose temper is the opposite of meekness; for this only wounds and gives pain to others, and takes no pleasure to itself” E.G.W. (Testimonies, vol. 3, pp. 335)

  4. HOW DOES MEEKNESS BECOME EVIDENT It is no necessary for us to say that we are meek. Our behavior and our words will show the people around us that we are meek. There is only one way to achieve meekness:Devoting oneself to God daily. Let Him to cultivate this fruit of his Spirit in us.

  5. WHYISMEEKNESSNECESSARY? • ToreceiveGod’s Word. • James, 1: 21 • Foraneffectivetestimony. • 1 Peter, 3: 15 • To please God with it. • Micah, 6: 8 • To put up with one another. • Ephesians, 4: 2 • To react correctly to provocations. • Matthew, 5: 39 • Toforgive. • Galatians, 6: 1 • Tocorrect. • 2 Timothy, 2: 24-25

  6. MODELS OF MEEKNESS Meekness is shown especially with our treat toward others. How did these biblical characters show meekness when treating people? Abraham and Lot Moses and the people of Israel Noah and theantediluvian

  7. MODELS OF MEEKNESS Meekness is shown especially with our treat toward others. How did these biblical characters show meekness when treating people? Gideon and theephraimites Daniel and Melzar David and Saul Judges, 8: 1-3

  8. THEMODEL PAR EXCELLENCE “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 11:29

  9. THEMODEL PAR EXCELLENCE

  10. “In view of what is soon to come upon the earth, I entreat you, brethren and sisters, to walk before God in all meekness and lowliness of mind, remembering the care that Jesus has for you” E.G.W. (In heavenly places, January 24)

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