Easy to be Hard

2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . .

Series: 8 Cures

TITLE: Easy to be Hard

Scripture:  Matthew 5: 5

I. THE STRUGGLE WITH MEEKNESS

What is meekness? Building on what Jesus said previously, meekness comes out of a heart that
is poor in spirit and mourning. The dictionary defines it as (deficient in courage). That is not the
Bible’s definition. The Greek word means (mild, gentle, and soft).

A good definition is (power under control).

II. THE SIGNS OF MEEKNESS

How can I know I am practicing meekness?

1. I am not always looking out for (myself first).
2. I no longer care about (status in life).
3. I am (finished with myself).

What does “the meek will inherit the earth” mean?

1) (Contentment) comes first.
2) There is a (present and future reward).

Next Week: “8 Cures” Title: A Radical Pursuit- Mt.5: 6

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