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With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful, With the pure Thou show Thyself favored,

With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful, With the pure Thou show Thyself favored, For Thou will light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness. As for God, His way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.

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With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful, With the pure Thou show Thyself favored,

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  1. With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful, With the pure Thou show Thyself favored, For Thou will light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness. As for God, His way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him. For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a Rock, besides our God. Psalm 18

  2. Gentleness

  3. Gentleness Is

  4. Gentleness Is Expected Component of Our Lives

  5. Gentleness Is Expected Component of Our Lives 1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2

  6. Gentleness Is Expected Component of Our Lives 1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2 Mildness toward Others Regard for the Other Person

  7. Gentleness Is Christ

  8. Gentleness Is Christ “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you...” 2 Corinthians 10:1

  9. Gentleness vs.Meekness

  10. Gentleness vs.Meekness Both involve your power under control

  11. Gentleness vs.Meekness Both involve your power under control • Meek = power controlled

  12. Gentleness vs.Meekness Both involve your power under control • Meek = power controlled • Gentleness = power controlled to benefit another

  13. How Is God Gentle? Isaiah 40

  14. Isaiah 40 His Power V. 10 V. 15 Vv. 25,26 God is Gentle in His Power

  15. Isaiah 40 His Power V. 10 V. 15 Vv. 25,26 His Gentleness V. 11 Shepherd Gathers Lambs Carries Them Close Gently Leads Mothers God is Gentle in His Power

  16. God’s Gentleness = Lowliness

  17. God’s Gentleness = Lowliness David says, “Your gentleness makes me great.” Psalm 18:35

  18. God’s Gentleness = Lowliness David says, “Your gentleness makes me great.” Psalm 18:35 Some translations: “You stoop down to make me great.” “Your humility makes me great”

  19. God’s Gentleness = Lowliness “Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly.” Psalm 138:6

  20. Your Gentleness = Deep Regard Matthew 12:18b-21 “I will put My Spirit in Him . . . He shall not strive nor cry aloud . . . A bruised reed shall He not break, And smoking flax shall He not quench”

  21. Your Gentleness = Deep Regard Matthew 12:18b-21 “I will put My Spirit in Him . . . He shall not strive nor cry aloud . . . A bruised reed shall He not break, And smoking flax shall He not quench In His Name the Gentiles will hope

  22. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

  23. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

  24. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

  25. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. NKJV- gentleness ESB- reasonableness ASV- forbearance NAS - gentle spirit ISV- gracious attitude NLT - considerateness KJV- moderation YLT- forbearance DRB - modesty BBE - gentle behavior

  26. So Many Words for Gentleness! gentleness reasonableness forbearance gentle spirit gracious attitude considerateness moderation modesty forbearing spirit gentle behavior

  27. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: • yields to others’ preferences

  28. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: • yields to others’ preferences • is bighearted and reasonable

  29. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: • yields to others’ preferences • is bighearted and reasonable • gives off warmth

  30. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: • yields to others’ preferences • is bighearted and reasonable • gives off warmth • is gracious

  31. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: • yields to others’ preferences • is bighearted and reasonable • gives off warmth • is gracious • is pleasant

  32. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

  33. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

  34. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Christ is Coming

  35. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Christ is Coming And Christ is Here!

  36. Gentleness in Men?

  37. Gentleness in Men? “We were gentle among you like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.” 1 Thess 2:7

  38. Gentleness in Men? “We were gentle among you like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.” 1 Thess 2:7 Men, stay tough and tender

  39. So, Your Gentleness is • Expected Component of Your Life • Stooping Down to Help Another • Deep Regard – Giving Hope! • Considerateness • Humane-ness

  40. Not as Gentle as God is?

  41. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People

  42. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People • Face Your Weaknesses

  43. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People • Face Your Weaknesses • Ask God for Help to Change

  44. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People • Face Your Weaknesses • Ask God for Help to Change • Pray Fervently for Others

  45. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People • Face Your Weaknesses • Ask God for Help to Change • Pray Fervently for Others • Do Good for Others

  46. Not as Gentle as God is? • Decide to Care More about People • Face Your Weaknesses • Ask God for Help to Change • Pray Fervently for Others • Do Good for Others • Memorize Phil 4:5

  47. “Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is nearby.” Philippians 4:5

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