"So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;"
Colossians 3:12 NASB
“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5 NASB
"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 ."
Matthew 11:29 NASB
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 15:1 NASB
Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near."
Philippians 4:5 NASB
"Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
1 Peter 3:3-4 NASB
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy."
James 3:17 NASB
Gentleness is defined in the dictionary as “the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.” In terms of the fruit of the Spirit, the kind of gentleness we're interested in involves showing humility and thankfulness towards God, as well as polite, restrained and compassionate behaviour towards everyone else.
The Fruit of the Spirit - GENTLENESS — Be loved Beloved
Food for thought!
Colossians 3:12 NASB
“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5 NASB
"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 ."
Matthew 11:29 NASB
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 15:1 NASB
Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near."
Philippians 4:5 NASB
"Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
1 Peter 3:3-4 NASB
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy."
James 3:17 NASB
Gentleness is defined in the dictionary as “the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.” In terms of the fruit of the Spirit, the kind of gentleness we're interested in involves showing humility and thankfulness towards God, as well as polite, restrained and compassionate behaviour towards everyone else.
The Fruit of the Spirit - GENTLENESS — Be loved Beloved
Food for thought!
