1. With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful, With the pure Thou show Thyself favored, For Thou will light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness. As for God, His way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him. For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a Rock, besides our God. Psalm 18

2. Gentleness

3. Gentleness Is

4. Expected Component of Our Lives

5. Gentleness Is Expected Component of Our Lives 1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2

6. Gentleness Is Expected Component of Our Lives 1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2 Mildness toward Others Regard for the Other Person

7. Gentleness Is Christ

8. Christ By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you... 2 Corinthians 10:1

9. Gentleness vs. Meekness

10. Both involve your power under control

11. Gentleness vs. Meekness Both involve your power under control Meek = power controlled Meek = power controlled

12. Gentleness vs. Meekness Both involve your power under control Meek = power controlled Meek = power controlled Gentleness = power controlled to benefit another Gentleness = power controlled to benefit another

13. How Is God Gentle? Isaiah 40

14. God is Gentle in His Power Isaiah 40 His Power His Power V. 10 V. 15 Vv. 25,26

15. God is Gentle in His Power Isaiah 40 His Power His Power V. 10 V. 15 Vv. 25,26 His Gentleness His Gentleness V. 11 Shepherd Gathers Lambs Carries Them Close Gently Leads Mothers

16. Gods Gentleness = Lowliness

17. David says, Your gentleness makes me great. Psalm 18:35 Psalm 18:35

18. Gods Gentleness = Lowliness David says, Your gentleness makes me great. Psalm 18:35 Psalm 18:35 Some translations: You stoop down to make me great.You stoop down to make me great. Your humility makes me greatYour humility makes me great

19. Gods Gentleness = Lowliness Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly. Psalm 138:6 Psalm 138:6

20. Your Gentleness = Deep Regard Matthew 12:18b-21 I will put My Spirit in Him... He shall not strive nor cry aloud... He shall not strive nor cry aloud... A bruised reed shall He not break, A bruised reed shall He not break, And smoking flax shall He not quench And smoking flax shall He not quench

21. Your Gentleness = Deep Regard Matthew 12:18b-21 I will put My Spirit in Him... He shall not strive nor cry aloud... He shall not strive nor cry aloud... A bruised reed shall He not break, A bruised reed shall He not break, And smoking flax shall He not quench And smoking flax shall He not quench In His Name the Gentiles will hope In His Name the Gentiles will hope

23. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

24. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

25. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

26. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. NKJV - gentleness ESB - reasonableness ASV - forbearance NAS - gentle spirit ISV - gracious attitude NLT - considerateness KJV - moderation YLT - forbearance DRB - modesty BBE - gentle behavior

27. So Many Words for Gentleness! gentleness reasonableness forbearance gentle spirit gracious attitude considerateness moderation modesty forbearing spirit gentle behavior

28. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: yields to others preferences yields to others preferences

29. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: yields to others preferences yields to others preferences is bighearted and reasonable is bighearted and reasonable

30. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: yields to others preferences yields to others preferences is bighearted and reasonable is bighearted and reasonable gives off warmth gives off warmth

31. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: yields to others preferences yields to others preferences is bighearted and reasonable is bighearted and reasonable gives off warmth gives off warmth is gracious is gracious

32. So Many Words for Gentleness! Idea is that a gentle spirit: yields to others preferences yields to others preferences is bighearted and reasonable is bighearted and reasonable gives off warmth gives off warmth is gracious is gracious is pleasant is pleasant

33. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

34. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

35. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Christ is Coming

36. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Christ is Coming And Christ is Here!

37. Gentleness in Men?

38. We were gentle among you like a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 1 Thess 2:7

39. Gentleness in Men? We were gentle among you like a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 1 Thess 2:7 Men, stay tough and tender

40. So, Your Gentleness is Expected Component of Your Life Expected Component of Your Life Stooping Down to Help Another Stooping Down to Help Another Deep Regard – Giving Hope! Deep Regard – Giving Hope! Considerateness Considerateness Humane-ness Humane-ness

41. Not as Gentle as God is?

42. Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People

43. Not as Gentle as God is? Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People Face Your Weaknesses Face Your Weaknesses

44. Not as Gentle as God is? Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People Face Your Weaknesses Face Your Weaknesses Ask God for Help to Change Ask God for Help to Change

45. Not as Gentle as God is? Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People Face Your Weaknesses Face Your Weaknesses Ask God for Help to Change Ask God for Help to Change Pray Fervently for Others Pray Fervently for Others

46. Not as Gentle as God is? Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People Face Your Weaknesses Face Your Weaknesses Ask God for Help to Change Ask God for Help to Change Pray Fervently for Others Pray Fervently for Others Do Good for Others Do Good for Others

47. Not as Gentle as God is? Decide to Care More about People Decide to Care More about People Face Your Weaknesses Face Your Weaknesses Ask God for Help to Change Ask God for Help to Change Pray Fervently for Others Pray Fervently for Others Do Good for Others Do Good for Others Memorize Phil 4:5 Memorize Phil 4:5

48. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is nearby. Philippians 4:5