THE GLORY OF GOD ( PART# 71)
Pastor Christopher Choo
Lesson 3369
THE GLORY OF GOD ( PART# 71)
From Glory to Glory ( Study #50)
Walking By The Spirit #20
The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness #3
God wants us to give Him control of our lives. Relying on our own logic, we have no impetus to submit to God’s leadership. With the wisdom given to us by the Holy Spirit, however, we begin to see why we should completely submit to God as Lord of our lives.
Every person is powerful. We can speak words that influence others; we can act in ways that help or hurt, and we can choose what influences will inform our words and actions. Gentleness constrains and channels that power.
When we are filled with the fruit of Gentleness:
1.We will forgive readily because any offense toward us is nothing compared to our offenses against God—offenses He has already forgiven (Matthew 18:23-35).
2. We will correct others with easiness instead of arguing in resentment and anger, knowing that their salvation is far more important than our pride (2 Timothy 2:24-25).
3. We will become less competitive and sectarian, as the goal becomes less about ourselves and more about preaching the gospel (Philippians 1:15-18).
John the Baptist was a fiery preacher, yet he evinced true gentleness when he said, “[Jesus] must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).
Abba Father, human power under human control is a half-broken weapon in the hands of a child. But Gentleness places our strength under Your guidance; it is a powerful tool for the extension of Your kingdom. May the Holy Spirit enable us to bear this segment of His Fruit so that we may reflect the gentle but genuine character of Christ in us.
