Meekness: A calm temper of mind, not easily provoked
(James 3:13)1. Peculiar promises are made to the meek
(Matthew 5:5; Isaiah 66:2)
2. The cultivation of this spirit is enjoined
(Colossians 3:12; 1 Timothy 6:11)
(Zephaniah 2:3)
3. Is exemplified
a. in Christ
(Matthew 11:29)
b. Abraham (Genesis 13:1) (Genesis 16:5,6)
c. Moses (Numbers 12:3)
d. David \2 Samuel 16:10,12\
e. Paul (1 Corinthians 9:19)
