Text: Galatians 5:22 & Others
The word, "gentleness," comes from the Greek word, "praiotes." It means gentleness, mildness, meekness, humility.
A meek person isn't a weak person, but one who yields control to a set of principles (Word of God) above his flesh. The fruit of the Spirit is not about changing your flesh but getting you to respond to the Spirit.
We don't want fake fruit. To produce real fruit, get attached to the vine (Jesus). When confronted with a situation, ask the Lord how he would have you handle this instead of reacting emotionally. It's not about stuffing your feelings, but truly letting the offense go. Too many times, Christians have given the flesh control. Listen to the Spirit not the flesh.
The fruit of the Spirit gives us power to forego instant gratification. The world's way is not power over self, but to keep it caged up. We know how often that fails. It's like a dangerous animal in a cage. If it gets out, someone gets hurt.
A Gentle/Meek person has control over his attitudes. A self-controlled person has power over their appetites, physical urges, and desires. Don't settle for caging your reactions.
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