“Learn from me, for I am gentle.”
A profile of gentleness as it should appear in our lives will first include actively seeking to make others feel at ease, or “restful,” in our presence. We should not be so strongly opinionated or dogmatic that others are afraid to express their opinions in our presence. Instead, we should be sensitive to others’ opinions and ideas. We should also avoid displaying our commitment to Christian discipleship in such a way as to make others feel guilty, taking care not to break the bruised reed of the hurting Christian or snuff out the smoldering wick of the immature Christian.
Second, gentleness will demonstrate respect for the personal dignity of the other person. Where necessary, it will seek to change a wrong opinion or attitude by persuasion and kindness, not by domination or intimidation. It will studiously avoid coercion by threatening, either directly or indirectly (as Paul, for example, avoided it in his appeal to the Corinthians).
Gentleness will also avoid blunt and abrupt speech, instead seeking to answer everyone with sensitivity and respect, ready to show consideration toward all. Gentle Christians do not feel they have the liberty to “say what I think and let the chips fall where they may.” Instead they’re sensitive to the reactions and feelings of others. When gentle Christians find it necessary to wound with words, they also seek to bind up those wounds with words of consolation and encouragement.
Finally, gentle Christians will not degrade or belittle or gossip about the brother or sister who falls into some sin. Instead they will grieve for him or her and pray for that person’s repentance. If it’s appropriate to become personally involved, they’ll seek to restore the person gently (Galatians 6:1), aware that they too are subject to temptation.

Humility by CJ Mahaney

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 / Amber / Leave a comment

I. Humility is our greatest friend and pride our greatest enemy.

-humility draws the gaze (attention) of our Sovereign God.

-It is evident that man never attains self knoweldge until he has previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contempation to look into himself.

-Humility is honestly assessing ourselves in light of God’s holiness and our sinfulness.

-Our pursuit should be driven by the amazing promise that humility holds out to us: God gives grace to the humble!

II. Genuine humility requires a radical redefinition of success.

-But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all

-**Here’s an essential truth: To learn true humility, we need more than a redefinition of greatness; we need even more than Jesus’ personal example of humble service. What we need is His death.

-serving others for the glory of God

-And in true humility, our own service to others is always both an effect of His unique sacrifice and the evidence of it.

-Ultimately our Christian service exists only to draw attention to this source-to our crucified and risen Lord who gave Himself as a ransom for us all.

*So make it your aim and lifelong habit, when you see someone who’s serving, to be reminded of the sacrifice of the Savior, for apart from His sacrifice there is no serving.

III. How to cultivate humility and weaken pride each day.

reflect on the wonder of the cross – nothing but dust, wretched
love others as I love myself – patience and understanding, serving others, and detecting the burdens of others and devote yourself daily to making them lighter.
God is good all the time- trusting and thanking God by seeing every situation with eyes of faith rather than with my physical eyes.
seeking God’s approval: to please God and not men.

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