Begin Again – The Fruit of Gentleness

I love the Fruit of Gentleness. Gentle people are so pleasant to be around.  They don’t exhibit harshness, rudeness, or even aggressiveness.  These kinds of negative behaviors usually push people away from us and do not represent Jesus well.  

The apostle Paul was giving final instructions to Timothy, his spiritual son, saying, “Pursue righteousness and a Godly life, along with faith, love perseverance and gentleness.”  1 Timothy 6: 11b

Before Paul gives Timothy these final instructions, he says, “You, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things.”  1 Timothy 6: 11a

Look how gentle Jesus was!  We often associate gentleness with the female gender, but strong men of God are gentle and kind too.  There is an authority that is released when Paul appealed to the Corinthian believers when he professed, “Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ–though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.” 2 Corinthians 10: 1

He was being slandered by some folks wishing to discredit his ministry by saying he was bold at a distance while writing his letters but weak and indecisive in person.  So, his approach in the meekness and gentleness of Jesus was his desire to cancel out all the accusations that were coming against him.

Yelling and screaming do not reveal boldness.  It fuels an angry person.  This is why we read: 

Don’t fall into the enemy’s ugly trap.  He loves to stir people up and cause fights.  

Gentleness is a spiritual weapon that disarms the enemy.  The fruit of gentleness does not need to be hidden.  In fact, it needs to be evident to all. “Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.”  Philippians 4: 5  

It is essential in leadership.  This quality paves the way for many to come and flourish in the things of God.  

Gentleness is considered something of beauty that doesn’t fade away nor disappear. “Beauty should not come from an outside adornment…Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”  1 Peter 3: 3-4

As with all the fruits, the Spirit of gentleness lasts and doesn’t fade from the Spirit of God.  

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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