Matthew 5:5 “Meek”

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This is totally not working for me!

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: Jesus want us to experience the PROFOUND FAVOR that accompanies

the RADICAL TRANSFORMATION of those living underHis ROYAL CONTROL

Mathew 5:1-123 Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Character Quality

Promise

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Character Quality

Means…Humble & Gentle

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Always includes…Self-control

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Character Quality

Psalm 37:10-1110 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.

The meek person…1. Is not discouraged by the threat of evil.

The meek person…1. Is not discouraged by the threat of evil.2. Is trusting the Lord to fulfill His promises.3. Has deep convictions and feelings,

but they are under control.4. Is not blown away by temporary suffering.5. Is generous toward others.6. Is confident of spending eternity with God.

Matthew 11;28-29Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I Peter 3:3-4Your beauty should not come from outward adornment … instead it should be that of your inner self,

the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Gene

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Numbers 12:3(Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.)

Philippians 2:6-11…And being found in appearance as a man,he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross!

Meek???

Silence is one of the deepest disciplines of the Spirit .

Richard Foster

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Promise

To inherit the earth is…to experience God’s profound favor.

1. Past (Deuteronomy 4:1)2. Present (Ephesians 1:3)3. Future (Mathew 19:28-30)

This World

Creation

Already Not Yet

1st Comingof Christ

2nd Comingof Christ

This World Ends: Beginning of New Heaven & Earth

? The Kingdom of GodInherit the earth

That is what is happening to your reputation. But if you will trust me, I will care for you – reputation and all.