18. First, something to take note of:

19. First two Beatitudes is between me and God

20. First, something to take note of: First two Beatitudes is between me and God Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my sin

21. First, something to take note of: First two Beatitudes is between me and God Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my sin This Beatitude is between me and others, specifically my attitude toward others.

22. What meek does NOT mean:

23. Weak

24. What meek does NOT mean: Weak Nice

25. What meek does NOT mean: Weak Nice Easy going

26. What meek does NOT mean: Weak Nice Easy going Always compromising, “peace at any cost”

27. What meek does NOT mean: Weak Nice Easy going Always compromising, “peace at any cost” Doormat

28. Meek - being truly humble and gentle

30. Definition is incomplete.

31. Meek - being truly humble and gentle Definition is incomplete. External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be.

32. Example of Christ 1 Peter 2:21-23 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

33. Meek - being truly humble and gentle Definition is incomplete. External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be. Being meek toward others implies freedom from feelings of malice or a vengeful spirit…

34. Holy Spirit working in us.

35. Progression

36. Holy Spirit working in us. Progression Understand our spiritual poverty

37. Holy Spirit working in us. Progression Understand our spiritual poverty Mourning our inability to do anything about sin

38. Holy Spirit working in us. Progression Understand our spiritual poverty Mourning our inability to do anything about sin Being meek toward others… being humble and gentle because we have a true understanding of ourselves

40. Gain a true understanding of yourself

41. Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them

42. Gain a true understanding of yourself Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them Before responding defensively to someone, first examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth.

43. Gain a true understanding of yourself Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives behind them Before responding defensively to someone, first examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth. Ask God to point out when you are not being meek in your responses to others.