“A good example of meekness is a bull. If you set a bull loose in a china shop, you will have disastrous consequences because the bull’s strength will be a detriment. However, if you put a yoke on a bull, it becomes a source of great power to do things that we normally couldn’t. Meekness is not weakness or a lack of strength. Rather, it is power under control.”

-Bruxy Cavey

What is gentleness?
It is the humble and meek attitude of wanting to help other people instead of wanting to be superior to them. This attitude flows from a spirit of real love for the individual—having true, outgoing concern for their well-being. Such an attitude is shown in how we think about and treat others and what we say to them.

Power under control

How do we stay above the harsh, cruel and angry world around us?

Gentleness self-examination questionnaire
Was I gentle in the situations I faced today? If not, why? Were my rationalizations prideful?
Do I exhibit the same gentleness to others that God exhibits to me every day? How?
Do people describe me as gentle? Or do they describe me as critical or brash? Why?
Do I gently encourage people to “sin no more”? Or do I self-righteously cast the first stone?

Gentleness self-examination questionnaire
Was I gentle in the situations I faced today? If not, why? Were my rationalizations prideful?
Do I exhibit the same gentleness to others that God exhibits to me every day? How?
Do people describe me as gentle? Or do they describe me as critical or brash? Why?
Do I gently encourage people to “sin no more”? Or do I self-righteously cast the first stone?