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21. A REPUTATION FOR GENTLENESS
Men of meekness are gentle with their loved ones. They do not desire to hurt or crush their feelings. They are also gentle when dealing with the souls of their fellow men whom they seek to influence for Christ at all times. However, when it is appropriate, they will not hesitate to make a bold stand for righteousness against the enemies of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
The bride in the Song of Solomon, of whom we are a type in this world, is portrayed as "Beautiful as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners." Verse 10 pictures her: "Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?"
In Revelation 5:6 John reveals Jesus Christ as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, but also standing in the midst of the throne as a meek, submissive, innocent Lamb who is worthy to reign. His reign will be very powerful against His enemies.
Jesus was meek in spirit to those who had a repentant heart, but He was a Lion to those who opposed righteousness. Men, this is the kind of meekness God looks for in us.
Philippians 4:5 (JBP) says: "Have a reputation for gentleness."
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
