Intro
What does the word meek mean?
The Greek word is translated ‘Praus.’ ‘great strength under control.’
Characteristics of the Meek
1. Considerate of others
Romans 12:10 ‘Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above
yourselves.
2. Sweet tempered
Ephesians 4:26-27 – ‘In your anger do not sin; do not let the sun go down on you while
you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.’
3. Humble-minded
Philippians 2:3 ‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility
value others above yourself,’
4. Courage
2 Timothy 1:7 “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-
control”
5. Strong in gentleness
Proverbs 25:15 ‘Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can
break a bone.’
Finally
The meek will inherit the earth to come, (when Jesus returns) and they will
inherit the earth as in right now. The meek inherit Jesus who is the greatest
inheritance we can have on the earth right now.
