Meekness and Humility

The Nature and Source of Meekness

What promise is made to the meek?BR-ASI9 397.1

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5.BR-ASI9 397.2

Note.—Meek: “Mild of temper; not easily provoked or irritated; patient under injuries.”—Webster.BR-ASI9 397.3

What did Christ say of His own character?BR-ASI9 397.4

“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.BR-ASI9 397.5

What is said of the character of Moses?BR-ASI9 397.6

“Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.” Numbers 12:3.BR-ASI9 397.7

Of what is meekness a fruit?BR-ASI9 397.8

“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, 23.BR-ASI9 397.9