The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. Galatians 5:23
Gentleness is the fruit of the Spirit that comes from God. Indeed, the voice of the Lord is gentle, but weighty in worth. He does not scream in a defensive or demanding tone, rather He speaks with authority under control. Word spoken by the Holy Spirit is not harsh, but helpful, not loud, but loving like still waters, not testy, but patient. The gentleness of Jesus grows in the soil of patience, from the seed of sensitivity, with the water of humility.
We know we are governed by gentleness when the cadence of our conversation is not high-pitched with rapid-fire reactions. There is respectful dialogue without angrily attacking another’s motives. We prayerfully pronounce God’s principles as a fellow disciple and brother/sister in Christ, not with an “I have finally arrived”, know-it-all attitude. Knowledge, wisdom and discernment delivered with gentle strength carry influence and insight to the recipient. So lead, teach and serve with the balance that we see in Christ. Always learn of Him and His meek and gentle heart. Your gentleness generates gentleness in others for God’s glory. A gentle soul saves souls.
We know we are governed by gentleness when the cadence of our conversation is not high-pitched with rapid-fire reactions. There is respectful dialogue without angrily attacking another’s motives. We prayerfully pronounce God’s principles as a fellow disciple and brother/sister in Christ, not with an “I have finally arrived”, know-it-all attitude. Knowledge, wisdom and discernment delivered with gentle strength carry influence and insight to the recipient. So lead, teach and serve with the balance that we see in Christ. Always learn of Him and His meek and gentle heart. Your gentleness generates gentleness in others for God’s glory. A gentle soul saves souls.
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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ
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