Blessed Are The Meek

Matthew 5:5

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied• Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is

perceived in a person or a group

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed 2. The meek will inherit the earth

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed 2. The meek will inherit the earth

Psalm 37:9,11,29 9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.29 the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied• Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is

perceived in a person or a group2. The meek will inherit the earth• The meek – not the political or military might

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied• Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is

perceived in a person or a group2. The meek will inherit the earth• The meek – not through political or military might• Will inherit – future, something given to you

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Two conclusions1. The meek are blessed • Blessed – happy satisfied• Blessed – to declare the reality of something that is

perceived in a person or a group2. The meek will inherit the earth• The meek – not through political or military might• Will inherit – future, something given to you• Earth – is it more than you have now?

What does it mean to be meek?

What does it mean to be meek?First, something to take note of:

What does it mean to be meek?First, something to take note of:• First two Beatitudes is between me and God

What does it mean to be meek?First, something to take note of:• First two Beatitudes is between me and God• Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God• Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my

sin

What does it mean to be meek?First, something to take note of:• First two Beatitudes is between me and God• Poor in spirit – recognizing need for God• Mourn – grieving inability to do anything about my

sin• This Beatitude is between me and others,

specifically my attitude toward others.

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:• Weak

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:• Weak• Nice

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:• Weak• Nice• Easy going

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:• Weak• Nice• Easy going• Always compromising, “peace at any cost”

What does it mean to be meek?What meek does NOT mean:• Weak• Nice• Easy going• Always compromising, “peace at any cost”• Doormat

What does it mean to be meek?Meek - being truly humble and gentle

Images of meekness

What does it mean to be meek?Meek - being truly humble and gentle

Definition is incomplete.

What does it mean to be meek?Meek - being truly humble and gentle

Definition is incomplete.External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be.

What does it mean to be meek?Example of Christ1 Peter 2:21-23 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

What does it mean to be meek?Meek - being truly humble and gentle

Definition is incomplete.External behavior maybe correct, but internal thoughts and motives may not be.

Being meek toward others implies freedom from feelings of malice or a vengeful spirit…

How can we be meek?Holy Spirit working in us.

How can we be meek?Holy Spirit working in us.

Progression

How can we be meek?Holy Spirit working in us.

ProgressionUnderstand our spiritual poverty

How can we be meek?Holy Spirit working in us.

ProgressionUnderstand our spiritual povertyMourning our inability to do anything about sin

How can we be meek?Holy Spirit working in us.

ProgressionUnderstand our spiritual povertyMourning our inability to do anything about sinBeing meek toward others… being humble and gentle because we have a true understanding of ourselves

Points of action

Points of action• Gain a true understanding of yourself

Points of action• Gain a true understanding of yourself• Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives

behind them

Points of action• Gain a true understanding of yourself• Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives

behind them• Before responding defensively to someone, first

examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth.

Points of action• Gain a true understanding of yourself• Evaluate your words and deeds and the motives

behind them• Before responding defensively to someone, first

examine what they are saying and see if it holds some bit of truth.

• Ask God to point out when you are not being meek in your responses to others.