Gentleness

The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

1. God's gentleness portrayed to us.

• In the Father (Ps. 18:30-35; Ps. 103:8-13; Isa. 40:10-11).

• In the Son (Mark 1:41-42; 5:25-34; 10:14; Matt. 11:25-30).

• In the Spirit (John 16:13–14; Gal. 5:22-26).

(2) God's gentleness produced in us.

• In our conversations (Prov. 15:1, 4; 1 Pet. 3:15-16).

• In our conduct (Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:11; 1 Pet. 3:1-4).

• In our caring for His Church (Gal. 6:1; Eph. 4:1-2; 1 Thess. 2:7-8).

• In our being considerate of anyone and everyone (Phil. 4:4-5; Titus 3:1-2).

Truth to Remember:
God's gentleness toward us should stimulate us to show His gentleness to others.