Facts about Meekness

It must be sought

Zephaniah 2:3

  

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger.

Should characterize ministers

1 Corinthians 4:21  

What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 10:1  

By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” when away!

Galatians 6:1  

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Ephesians 4:2  

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

2 Timothy 2:25  

Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

Titus 3:2  

To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

A fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:23

Gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.