1. gentleness?

6. Ephesians 4:1-2
1I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love….

7. A misunderstood virtue
A woman’s virtue?
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight.

8. gentleness defined The problem with words
Considerate or kindly; admirable and tender.
Not harsh or severe; mild and soft.

9. gentleness in the flesh
 Two Models

10. gentleness in the flesh
 Two Models
Moses (Num12:3)

11. gentleness in the flesh
 Two Models
Moses (Num12:3)
Jesus (Lk 18:15-17: Matt 11:29-30; Matt 21:1-17)

12. gentleness re-defined
“the mean between excessive anger and excessive angerlessness” Aristotle
uses of gentleness in ancient times
Tame an animal- bring it under control.
Moral self-control- controlled manner and approach to others.

13. gentleness re-defined
A gentle torrent
A gentle inferno
A gentle infection

14. gentleness re-defined
A gentle torrent
A gentle inferno
A gentle infection
Jesus- strength under control

15. what gentleness isn’t Anaemic, wimpy, sentimental aimless. (NO).
Gentleness is not impotence!

16. gentleness, a mark of Jesus’ people
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the spirit
Titus 3:1-2
Philippians 4:4-5
James 3:13-17
1 Tim 6:11
2 Tim 2:24-26
1 Pet 3:15-16