Sunday, October 14, 2007

From Sunday Oct. 7, 2007

Happy Knowing
Matt. 5:5 "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth."



Broken in spirit centers on my sinfulness


MEEKNES CENTERS ON His holiness


What does the Bible mean by Meekness?
Eph. 4:1-3,Tit 3:2, Col 3:12, Ps 22:26, Ps 25:9, Ps 147:6,Isa 29:19



1. What does meekness mean? (Prov. 16:32) It is not weakness, it is power under control.

2. How does meekness manifest itself?
     Meekness does not defend self but will defend God to death.

3. What is the result of meekness?
     1.Happiness 2.Inherit the earth

4. Why is Meekness necessary?(Ps. 149:4)
     1.Only the meek will be saved 2. It's commanded by God
     3.Without meekness we can't..receive Gods word
     4.without meekness you cannot witness 5.Only the meek give God the glory

5. How do I know if I am meek?
       1.Do I experience self control?
       2.Do I respond humbly and obedient to Gods word?
       3.Do I always make and seek peace?
       4.Do I receive criticism well and love the people who give it?


MEEKNESS MEANS to be finished with me for good.

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