2. Matthew 5:1-12 – “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the

3. peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

4. v.5 – “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.”

5. I. What is the Meaning of Meekness?
₋ Meekness is power under control
Ephesian 4:26 – “Be ye angry, and sin not, let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”
“Anyone can become angry, but to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way, this not easy.” – Aristotle

6. II. Biblical Examples of Meekness
A. Abraham: Genesis 13
B. Joseph: Genesis 39-50
C. David

7. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
Proverbs 3:5,6 – “Trust in the Lord with thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”

8. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
2. Our attitude towards God’s Word
James 1:22 – “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only.”

9. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
2. Our attitude towards God’s Word
3. Our attitude towards a brother who sins
Galatians 6:1 – “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

10. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
2. Our attitude towards God’s Word
3. Our attitude towards a brother who sins
4. Our attitude toward unity in the church
Ephesians 4:3 – “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Endeavor: Strive or make every effort

11. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
2. Our attitude towards God’s Word
3. Our attitude towards a brother who sins
4. Our attitude toward unity in the church
5. Our attitude toward those who disagree with us
II Timothy 2:24,25 – “And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.”

12. III. How Can I Tell If I Am Meek?
1. Our attitude toward difficulties
2. Our attitude towards God’s Word
3. Our attitude towards a brother who sins
4. Our attitude toward unity in the church
5. Our attitude toward those who disagree with us
6. Our attitude toward the lost
I Peter 3:15 – “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”

13. IV. How Can We Cultivate This Grace of Meekness?
Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.”
1. The difficult experiences of life
2. In our service to God and others
3. In our submission to God given authorities

14. Galatians 5:22,23 – “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.”