Blessed are the Meek

Introduction:
Would you describe the general attitude of the world as being meek; humble; and gentle? Hardly! These attributes are contrary to natural inclination. The world thinks in terms of power; strength; and possessions. The Christian is to be altogether different from the world! 2 Cor. 5:17-19 teaches that we are new creatures—living in a different kingdom. We are trying to become just like Jesus! Learning the qualities of Matthew 5:5 has always been a struggle for those who serve God. Think of the Jews of Jesus’ day. Think of some in the church today. The whole message of the bible centers upon dependence upon God and serving Him—not dependence on self! How can I become meek as described in Mt. 5:5?

I. Let’s look at some Bible examples.
    A. ____________ - Genesis 13.
        1. Recall his behavior with reference to ________. Gen 11; 12; 13:2, 5.
        2. 13:10—look at what Lot chose! Abraham allowed Lot first choice. No ___________ about his rights!
    B. Num. 12:3 See also Ex. 3:11; 4:10-14—____________
    C. 1 Sam. 19:18—____________ - Anointed as king—but yet suffered attacks from Saul.
        1. David was: __________; put up with __________; heartaches; pain; & ________________.
    D. Jer 20:9-10—____________ —not one hint of __________ or ____________.
    E. 2 Cor. 4:8-10—_____________ - suffered at hands of churches; false brethren; his countrymen.
    F. Look at the supreme example of __________! See Matthew 11:28-30
        1. Suffered scorn; sarcasm; even ________________!
        2. Mk. 15:3-5; Isa 42:2—now how He handled himself! See Lk. 23:34
       3. Consider Phil. 2:5-10
          a) 2:7—__________ himself;
            b) 2:8—__________ himself by becoming ________________.
            c) see also Heb. 2:9-10; 5:8-9

II. Meekness is NOT:
    A. A _____________ ___________. It is learned behavior!
       1. Had to learn to subject their will to God’s!
    B. __________/laziness. Some who appear to be meek are merely lazy/indolent!
    C. ___________. Some people seem to be born nice.
    D. A spirit of _______________ or ___________________.
    E. Meekness is not just an outward manner but an ________ __________!

III. What exactly, is meekness?
    A. A true attitude toward _______________.
        1. Learning to become poor in spirit; void of pride
        2. A meek person will not demand his ___________!
            a) Jesus did not demand His! Phil. 2:5-8
        3. A meek person is not sensitive about himself.
            a) not always watching his ______________.
              b) not always on the _______________.
              c) Not __________________ oneself.
    B. True meekness will be expressed in our _____________________ with others!
        1. Mild; gentle; lowly. Will have no spirit of ____________________.
        2. See example of Jesus—1 Peter 2:21-23
    C. A meek person is ______________; ready to learn, etc.

Conclusion:
A. The meek will inherit the earth. Means that he will be content with what he has. 2 Cor. 6:10; Phil. 4:14-18



Blessed are the Meek Introduction: Would you describe the general attitude of the world as being meek; humble; and gentle? Hardly! These attributes are contrary to natural inclination. The world thinks in terms of power; strength; and possessions. The Christian is to be altogether different from the world! 2 Cor. 5:17-19 teaches that we are new creatures—living in a different kingdom. We are trying to become just like Jesus! Learning the qualities of Matthew 5:5 has always been a struggle for those who serve God. Think of the Jews of Jesus’ day. Think of some in the church today. The whole message of the bible centers upon dependence upon God and serving Him—not dependence on self! How can I become meek as described in Mt. 5:5? I. Let’s look at some Bible examples. A. ____________ - Genesis 13. 1. Recall his behavior with reference to ________. Gen 11; 12; 13:2, 5. 2. 13:10—look at what Lot chose! Abraham allowed Lot first choice. No ___________ about his rights! B. Num. 12:3 See also Ex. 3:11; 4:10-14—____________ C. 1 Sam. 19:18—____________ - Anointed as king—but yet suffered attacks from Saul. 1. David was: __________; put up with __________; heartaches; pain; & ________________. D. Jer 20:9-10—____________ —not one hint of __________ or ____________. E. 2 Cor. 4:8-10—_____________ - suffered at hands of churches; false brethren; his countrymen. F. Look at the supreme example of __________! See Matthew 11:28-30 1. Suffered scorn; sarcasm; even ________________! 2. Mk. 15:3-5; Isa 42:2—now how He handled himself! See Lk. 23:34 3. Consider Phil. 2:5-10 a) 2:7—__________ himself; b) 2:8—__________ himself by becoming ________________. c) see also Heb. 2:9-10; 5:8-9 II. Meekness is NOT: A. A _____________ ___________. It is learned behavior! 1. Had to learn to subject their will to God’s! B. __________/laziness. Some who appear to be meek are merely lazy/indolent! C. ___________. Some people seem to be born nice. D. A spirit of _______________ or ___________________. E. Meekness is not just an outward manner but an ________ __________! III. What exactly, is meekness? A. A true attitude toward _______________. 1. Learning to become poor in spirit; void of pride 2. A meek person will not demand his ___________! a) Jesus did not demand His! Phil. 2:5-8 3. A meek person is not sensitive about himself. a) not always watching his ______________. b) not always on the _______________. c) Not __________________ oneself. B. True meekness will be expressed in our _____________________ with others! 1. Mild; gentle; lowly. Will have no spirit of ____________________. 2. See example of Jesus—1 Peter 2:21-23 C. A meek person is ______________; ready to learn, etc. Conclusion: A. The meek will inherit the earth. Means that he will be content with what he has. 2 Cor. 6:10; Phil. 4:14-18