BeBe-Attitudes: The Meek are Blessed! Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. New International New King James English Standard New American Standard ◦ Accuracy ◦ Literal ◦ Readability Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. earth. Write it on a small card and carry it with you Begin and end with the reference Memorize phrase by phrase linking together the phrases Review, review, review What does the work “meek” mean? What produces “meekness”? What results from “meekness”? overly submissive or compliant spiritless docile or tame As meek as a… …stallion! “great strength under control” gentle in the older favorable sense of the word humbly patient especially when provoked Joseph Moses David Jesus "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Not born with meekness Not a personality trait Fruit of the Spirit “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, … gentleness and selfcontrol.” Galatians 5:225:22-23 Submission Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:4 (NIV) (NIV) “Working Out” Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always … continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:122:12-13 (NIV) Salvation Work Out “Salvation” Justification Sanctification Glorification “Location” Spirit Soul Body Never “earned” Always God’s grace Always through our faith “Time” Past Present Future “Renew your mind” “Redeem your time” “Train yourself to be godly” Practices! ◦ Individual (by yourself) ◦ Involvement (group) Worship Prayer Study Singlemindedness Spiritual Gifts Biblical Community Giving away my… Bible Time Money Faith Life The Holy Spirit Submission (Holy Spirit and Others) The Practices “inherit the earth” ◦ Overtones of the Promised Land ◦ Promises of “new heaven and new earth” ◦ Present spiritual application inherit the earth” “ ◦ Own ◦ Possess ◦ Have dominion over “inherit ◦ Soil ◦ Dirt ◦ Dust the earth” earth “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.” “Happy are those controlled by the Holy Spirit for they will have ‘self selfflesh.’” self-control’ control over their ‘flesh flesh Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. land A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. peace Take a step across the line Submit to the Holy Spirit Work out your salvation ◦ Individually (personally) ◦ Involvement (SERVICE group)
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