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Meekness is just one aspect of strength under fire.
An individual can encompass all the colors of the wind, including the multiple areas of inner strength in the fruit of the Spirit and attributes from the armor of the Lord.
According to the biblical definition, meekness means maintaining strength and calm under fire, characterized by composure, bravery, resilience, humility, gentleness, patience, and obedience to the Lord's will, even in the face of extreme danger.
The Key Characteristics of meekness are:
Maintaining Composure Under Fire: Bravery, resilience, humility, gentleness, patience, and obedience to the Lord's will, even in the face of extreme danger and the threat of death.
No desire to belittle or dominate others, and no need for control, because one is at peace with oneself and the Lord.
Humility: Not being overly impressed with oneself or one's own importance.
Gentleness: A mild and kind disposition, not easily angered.*
Self-Control (under fire): Restraining one's spirit, mind, and emotions.*
Obedience to the Lord: Obeying the Lord's will.*
Patience & Forbearance: The capacity to remain calm and endure delays, difficulties, or suffering without getting angry, focusing on long-term endurance; and having the self-control, tolerance, and restraint when dealing with difficult people, not easily provoked.
What Meekness Is NOT*
Weakness or Cowardice: It's the opposite of being timid or unable to act.
Self-Seeking: It involves putting others before oneself.
Passivity: A meek person can be strong and passionate; encompassing all the colors of the wind.
Biblical Examples:
Jesus Christ: The ultimate example, showing meekness by enduring suffering and teaching truth instead of arguing.
Moses: Described as the meekest man, he patiently endured much.
Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth".
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*Google AI meekness in the Bible.