Gentleness almost sounds like something we could do on our own. Most mothers are gentle with their infants, caring for and nurturing them. But spiritual gentleness doesn't mean acting in a tender and soft way, or even controlling physical strength for the benefit of another. To be gentle is to have a humble heart and peaceful mind and to submit wholly to God's plan.
To be gentle is to accept the hardships He allows in our lives, considering them disciplinary measures proper for our spiritual development. Gentleness is an inward grace that easily submits our own strength of will to God's Lordship.
To submit our points of view (no matter how justified in our own eyes) to God's, we will accept His judgment on unbelievers as both appropriate and righteous.
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