Introduction:
Who Are the "Meek"? (Matthew 5:5)
Forsaking all Self-interest to the Will of God for the Sake of others .Philippians 2:3-8 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Why Are We Congratulating the Meek?
How Do I Cultivate Meekness? (Psalm 37:1-11)
- You Don't Fret over the wicked or the state of the world.
- You Wholly Depend on God to Deal with Wrongdoers .
- You Wholly Depend on God for Vindication .
- You Ask God to remember those opposed to you.
- You Pray for pportunities to be Trained and Tested .
Congratulations to the poor in spirit, you have the kingdom of heaven!
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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 5:5 & Psalm 37:1-11
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why do we find unbiblical definitions of meekness either unappealing (e.g., it’s weakness) or more appealing (e.g., it’s strength under control) than the definition presented during the message?
Do you find the definition presented during the message unappealing? If yes, why? Utilizing Philippians 2:3-8, how would you define meekness?
Why is genuine meekness essential to hungering for righteousness?
What is one characteristic of meekness that you can commit to cultivating this week (Psalm 37:1-11)?
Breakout
Pray that the Lord will impress on you the imperative to be meek, and that as a congregation we will be committed to Biblical meekness.