• Colossians 3:12
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
     
  • Matthew 5:5
    Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

     
  • Matthew 11:29
    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
     
  • Ephesians 4:2
    with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
     
  • Titus 3:1-2
    Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
     
  • 1 Peter 2:20-23
    For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
    "Who committed no sin,
    Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
     
  • Philippians 2:3
    Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Meekness


Resources

Meekness

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Meekness is an elusive virtue that few can accurately define, often mistakenly equated with weakness. Yet, God praises Moses for being the meekest man of his time, a great leader who saw himself as a servant in relationship to God, quietly and gently submitting to His will while exercising authority in humility. The biblical …


The Fruit of the Spirit: Meekness

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Meekness is a fruit of the Spirit, often misunderstood in our aggressive, self-centered culture where it is mistakenly associated with weakness. Yet, it is a quality of character evident in the greatest human being to ever grace this earth, Jesus Christ, and one that we sorely need today. Contrary to modern perceptions that …


The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth

Article by J. Edwin Pope

God makes tremendous promises of blessing and reward to those who develop meekness in their lives. David writes, The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way. Another psalmist declares, The LORD lifteth up the meek: He casteth the wicked down to the ground. Meekness is not false humility nor a form of …


Servant Leadership: Practical Meekness

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

Much has been said and written about leadership in the church in the past several years. Godly leadership is an outworking of the virtue of meekness.


The Meek

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Meekness is the opposite of weakness, exemplifying self-control under immense pressure, demonstrated by Jesus refusing to retaliate.


Blessed Are the Meek (2014)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In Paul's listings of virtues, meekness always appears near the end, reflecting its difficulty. Meekness is the gentle, quiet spirit of selfless devotion.


The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus demonstrated His meekness in His treatment of many with whom He interacted. Balancing firmness and gentleness, He seeks to save rather than destroy.


Lowly and Riding on a Donkey?

'Prophecy Watch' by Ronny H. Graham

All four gospels include Zechariah's prophecy that Messiah would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. This misunderstood beast has a unique symbolic meaning.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Meekness