July 27, 2014

Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:5

Sometimes it is easier to see what gentleness is not, then to explain what it is.   Dr. Cook contrasts Biblical examples of what gentleness is and is not.  He offers six ways we as Christians can practice gentleness in our daily routines.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control...”  

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

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

Philippians 4:5 (NIV)

A gentle person...

1. Counts His ____________ Not His _________.

Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV)

2. Is ______________ Not _______________.

James 4:10 (NKJV)

Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

3. Is An _______________ Not An __________. Romans 15:1-2 (NIV)

4. Is __________________ Not ____________. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

5. Is _______________ Not _______________. Matthew 11:29 (NIV)

6. Is A _______________ Not A ____________. Philippians 2:7-8 (NKJV)
Mark 10:45 (NIV)