Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Faithfulness

• Hebrews 3:1-2
• 1 Corinthians 4:2 – Faithful to God
• Faithful to my spouse – Proverbs 5:15
• Faithful to my family – Proverbs 20:6
• Faithful to my friends – Proverbs 27:6
• 2 Timothy 2:2 – Faithful to serve, faithful to give, faithful to pray, faithful to share

Aggression and anger are out of control…

Meekness – power under control

“If you think being meek is weak, try being meek for a week.”

The gentleness of Jesus

• In his teaching – Matthew 5:5
• In his relationships – Hebrews 5:2
• In his love – Matthew 11:29
• In his suffering – Luke 23:34

Our gentleness

• Gentle as a believer – Ephesians 4:2
• Gentle with our children – 1 Thessalonians 2:7
• Gentle with those who disagree –  2 Timothy 2:23-26
• Gentle with my emotions – Proverbs 15:1
• Gentle with my control – 1 Timothy 6:11
• Gentle in my relationships – Titus 3:2

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