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MCC - Gentleness

Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)

15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.


Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)

24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.


Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!


Matthew 5:5 (NKJV)

Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.


1 Thessalonians 2

1 You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure.  2 We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.  3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.  4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.  5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed--God is our witness.  6 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you,  7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.  8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

 

1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV)

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.


Psalm 18:35 (ESV)

35 You have given me the shield of your salvation,
    and your right hand supported me,
    and your gentleness made me great.


Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV)

Unity in the Body of Christ

4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.


 

1 Timothy 6:11-12 (ESV)

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

11 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.


2 Timothy 2:24-25 (ESV)

24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,


Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.


Philippians 4:5 (NIV)

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.