![]() ![]() SELF-CONTROL (egkrateia) –temperance continence consistency self-discipline strength under the control of a higher power and wiser master a learned knowledge, acquired skill, and infused ability to unstrain passions and not abuse divine ability entrusted to servants of God this control is not born of human strength or power of will but above and beyond the natural into the supernatural fruit of the Spirit of self-control bearing a harvest of righteousness.Įvery man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.Ģ Timothy 1:7 –For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline. Lord, the fruit of humility yields the crop of, not thinking less of ourselves, but thinking about ourselves less and thinking more about others. Lord, may we put our meekness on display, not to be seen of men to our credit, but that men may see our good works done in humility and glorify our Father in heaven we showcase, not false humility from a deceitful heart, but true humility drawn from being pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and food fruits without partiality or hypocrisy. James 3:13-18 NKJV – Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Lord, help us to embrace a humble heart and a disposition of gentleness and mildness towards others so that we can best imitate our Christ who said “I am meek and lowly of heart” may our gentleness soften hearts and our soft answers turn away wrath. Philippians 2:5 NKJV - Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Lord, today with meekness we place out lives in Your hands to mould and shape us for Your purpose we make our hearts soft and pliable so You can work what is best for us and most productive for Your kingdom come we have come to learn that that which we hold too tightly in our hands becomes deformed in our hands, so with humility, we pray perfect and beautify that which concerns us as we submit to Your will not ours-we place our character in Your hands. Psalm 149:4 KJV – For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Lord, let meekness create a yieldedness and surrender of our ways to Yours as we humble ourselves, we give You the reins of our character and nature and pray “not as I will but Your will be done” let meekness guide our judgments and teach us Your ways. Psalm 25:9 KJV –The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will he teach his way. MEEKNESS (prasia) - mildness and moderation in disposition towards God and others humility flexible and considerate of others a submission that trusts and relies on God during provocation, violation, and injustice a fruit of the Holy Spirit, not forced by human will, but that accepts God as good and just strength under control velvet covered steel. ![]()
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