Podcasts about Meekness

Send us Fan MailRicky Jenkins — 47 years into preaching, currently at Campbell Road Church of Christ in Garland, TX — sits down with Justin and G5 to talk about how he "fell into" a life he swore he'd never choose, growing up as a preacher's kid, and what it took to finally love the work. The conversation turns to a candid, wide-ranging discussion of biblical manhood: the caricature of masculinity sold by online figures who demean women in the name of strength, versus a Christlike model of love "proven by action and measured by sacrifice." Ricky closes with a memorable answer on what it means to go the extra mile — giving preference and honor to others before yourself.====Searching for answers to life's questions? Need help finding a church? Drop us a line. We would love to help you find a congregation that practices the love of Christ.The Extra Mile Podcast is a work of Milwaukee Ave Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX. Assembly times: 9:30 AM - Classes for all ages 10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Assembly 5:00 PM - Sunday Evening Assembly 7:00 PM - Wednesday Evening AssemblyEmail us: the.emile.pod@gmail.comInstagram: @extramilepodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/546CHn6Qvdh807yhYC5sHL?si=j6-jHRTiRh6_Non9E9URagApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extra-mile-podcast/id1550189689Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjgwNTI1LnJzcwWe would love to hear from you! Email: the.emile.pod@gmail.com Instagram: @extramilepodcast

Send us Fan MailDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church USA and Founder/Overseer of Zion Word Ministries International USA,  brings a message on being meek and humble. To give to the ministry and advance the gospel into the whole world, visit:https://www.zionword.com/giveTo learn more about our ministry, visit:https://www.zionword.comTo hear more inspiring messages by Dr. Randy Davis visit and subscribe to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zwmiusaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zion_word/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint

The Key to Unlock the Inheritance: Surrender1) Meekness is not weakness2) Meekness means surrendering my rights to God 3) Meekness receives the kingdom instead of building its ownThree Questions to Help Us Grow in Meekness1) How do I respond when I don't get my way?2) How do I respond when I'm wronged?3) Am I trying to build my kingdom or receive His?

This week I'm joined by Jeff Messina, a longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Orthodox Christian. We get into what happens when the mat exposes your ego, why knowing how to fight doesn't mean looking for a fight, and what jiu-jitsu can teach us about humility, discipline, and self-control. We also talk about Jeff's journey into Orthodoxy, the importance of having a teacher, and why real strength has a lot more to do with mastering yourself than dominating somebody else. Check out Jeff's gym, Revolution Dojo: https://www.revolutiondojo.com/   Sponsors: Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

Meekness Not Weakness - Rev John Greer

Guided Question What step are you on in learning to live God's way — recognizing your spiritual poverty, mourning what keeps you from Him, submitting your life to His direction, or hungering and thirsting for righteousness? Summary In this episode, Dr. Robert Lewis explores the first four Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12 and Jesus' surprising teaching about the path to true happiness. Rather than finding happiness through the things the world tells us will satisfy us, Jesus presents a different way of living—one rooted in dependence upon God, repentance, submission, and a deep desire for righteousness. Lewis explains that the Beatitudes are not merely actions but attitudes that become part of who we are. The first four focus on our relationship with God and build upon one another like steps leading us toward deeper spiritual maturity. The first step is poverty of spirit. To be “poor in spirit” means recognizing our complete inadequacy and realizing that we cannot live this life successfully on our own. Lewis contrasts this with the cultural message of self-sufficiency and emphasizes that spiritual life begins when we are willing to admit our need and cry out, “God, help.” The second step is mourning. Jesus is not simply talking about sadness but about a deep inward grief over the things that block our relationship with God. Through the story of the sinful woman in Luke 7 and the example of the rich young ruler, Lewis shows how genuine sorrow over sin can lead to repentance and ultimately to the comfort God promises. The third step is submission. Lewis explains that biblical meekness is not weakness or passivity but strength brought under control. Just as a wild horse is brought under the control of its rider, believers are called to bring their goals, priorities, time, talents, and desires under God's direction. This submission is an ongoing process as God exposes and removes the areas of resistance in our lives. The fourth and highest step is hungering and thirsting for righteousness. Jesus describes a passion so intense that everything else becomes secondary. Those who deeply desire God, His will, and His righteousness are promised that they will be satisfied. Lewis describes this as the deep fulfillment and stability that the world's temporary promises cannot provide. Lewis contrasts this path with the emptiness that can come from pursuing success, wealth, achievement, intellect, or worldly philosophies without God. He points to Abraham as an example of someone who progressively walked these four steps—leaving what was familiar, allowing God to remove obstacles, submitting to God's direction, and ultimately demonstrating complete trust when asked to offer Isaac. Abraham's life ended with the biblical description that he was “satisfied with life.” The message closes with a personal challenge: What step are you on? Have you admitted your spiritual poverty? Have you mourned deeply enough over the things that separate you from God? Have you submitted your life to His direction? And are you hungering and thirsting for God Himself? Jesus' promise is that this difficult path ultimately leads to comfort, spiritual life, and deep satisfaction. Outline 1. The Foundation of True Happiness Jesus presents a different path to happiness. The Beatitudes establish the foundation for life in God's kingdom. The first four focus on our relationship with God. 2. The Happiness of Poverty Recognizing our spiritual inadequacy. Rejecting self-sufficiency and pride. Depending upon God and receiving the reality of His kingdom. 3. The Happiness of Sadness Mourning over the things that block our relationship with God. Recognizing sin and allowing God to expose it. Finding comfort through repentance and forgiveness. 4. The Happiness of Submission Understanding meekness as strength under God's control. Bringing our goals, priorities, time, and abilities under His direction. Surrendering the areas of resistance in our lives. 5. The Happiness of Hunger Developing an intense desire for God and His righteousness. Moving beyond spiritual complacency. Trusting Jesus' promise that those who hunger and thirst will be satisfied. 6. The Path to a Satisfied Life Abraham demonstrates these principles through his life. Worldly pursuits cannot provide lasting satisfaction. True happiness comes from living according to God's way. Key Takeaways True happiness is found through a life oriented toward God. Spiritual poverty begins with admitting that we need God. Mourning over sin can lead to repentance and comfort. Meekness means bringing our strength and self-will under God's control. Following God requires surrendering the areas of resistance in our lives. Spiritual hunger means developing a deep desire for God and His righteousness. The things that seem difficult in Jesus' teaching are ultimately intended to lead us to life and satisfaction. Worldly success, possessions, and achievement cannot provide the deep fulfillment found in God. The four Beatitudes build upon one another: poverty → mourning → submission → hunger and thirst for righteousness. Jesus promises that those who pursue this path will ultimately be satisfied. Scripture References Matthew 5:1–12 — Jesus introduces the Beatitudes and the path to true happiness. Matthew 5:3 — Spiritual poverty recognizes our need for God. Matthew 5:4 — Those who mourn over spiritual brokenness will be comforted. Matthew 5:5 — The meek, those submitted to God, will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:6 — Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. Isaiah 57:15 — God dwells with the humble and contrite. Luke 7:36–50 — A sinful woman demonstrates deep mourning, faith, and repentance. Romans 7:15–25 — Paul recognizes his struggle with sin and cries out for deliverance. James 4:4–10 — Believers are called to reject friendship with the world, repent, and humble themselves before God. 2 Corinthians 7:8–11 — Godly sorrow produces repentance. Mark 10:17–27 — The rich young ruler struggles to surrender what stands between him and following Jesus. Daniel 7:27 — The saints of the Most High are promised dominion over the kingdoms. Genesis 22:1–18 — Abraham demonstrates complete submission and trust in God. Genesis 25:7–8 — Abraham dies at a good old age, described as satisfied with life. Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13–14 — Solomon urges people to remember their Creator and live in light of God's ultimate purposes.   Recorded 2.20.83

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In James 1:21, believers are told to lay aside sin and receive the engrafted Word with meekness. Dr. Jim Van Gelderen explains how this command addresses double-mindedness: the pattern of trusting God, then responding to fear and circumstances with doubt. Using Peter walking on the water and Elijah fleeing Jezebel, he shows the place of confession, surrender, and obedience in dependence on the Holy Spirit.Topics DiscussedThe difference between salvation and the deliverance of a believer's soul in James 1How fear and outward circumstances pull the heart between faith and doubtPeter on the water and Elijah fleeing Jezebel as pictures of double-mindednessLaying aside sin through honest confession and Christ's cleansingReceiving the engrafted Word with meekness and a surrendered willObeying God's Word in dependence on the Holy SpiritKey TakeawaysA believer can waver between trusting God and reacting to fear; James calls that double-mindedness.Confession and Christ's cleansing address the sin that grows from unbelief.Meekness means yielding your will to God, rather than relying on your own strength.Receive Scripture ready to obey what God says, depending on the Holy Spirit to enable you.God's Word can deliver your soul from a repeated cycle of faith and doubt. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

What does emotional maturity actually look like for a Christian?In this episode of Soul Sense, Dr. David Pendergrass—pastor, biblical scholar, counselor, author, and leadership consultant—joins Mark to explore what Scripture teaches about emotions, anger, grief, and spiritual maturity.David explains how Christians can listen to their emotions without assuming every feeling tells the truth. They discuss the difference between experiencing an emotion and responding to it, how past wounds shape our reactions, and why emotional maturity is an essential part of discipleship.The conversation goes deep into anger: when it points to genuine injustice, when it protects deeper emotions like fear or grief, what Jesus' anger teaches us, and how to respond without becoming destructive or bitter.They also explore unresolved grief, why Christians need spaces where sadness is welcome, and how bringing buried wounds into safe relationships can open the door to healing.Finally, David challenges the idea that biblical knowledge automatically produces spiritual maturity. What might change if churches treated emotional and relational maturity as essential parts of following Jesus?TIMESTAMPS00:05 — Introducing Dr. David Pendergrass00:52 — David's journey to ministry and biblical studies05:23 — What does the Bible teach about emotions?06:53 — Emotions as information, not commands09:28 — "Don't trust your feelings; listen to your feelings"10:06 — Anger, righteousness, and bitterness15:43 — Why anger can become our "one tool in the toolbox"18:01 — Looking beneath anger for grief and fear19:33 — Did Jesus get angry?23:37 — Anger vs. expressions of anger27:07 — What to do when emotions take over28:10 — The pause: breathe, identify, label, choose29:45 — Healthy boundaries and loving responses34:07 — Frustration tolerance and Christian maturity35:38 — Meekness as controlled strength39:00 — Unresolved grief and why it matters41:43 — Creating safety for buried grief46:00 — "Weeping with those who weep"48:32 — Welcoming the full range of human emotion49:06 — Spiritual maturity and emotional maturity51:15 — Why knowing Jesus' commands isn't always enough53:52 — Creating churches where grief and struggle are welcome55:11 — Emotions as gifts that can lead us toward God55:53 — David's books and resources56:43 — Closing thoughtsIf this conversation resonated with you, like, subscribe, share, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For counseling and resources: samaritanswell.com | info@samaritanswell.comCONNECT WITH USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling

(This podcast was previously published on, October 19, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   The word "race" is not in the Bible.  Nor is the word "racism" in the Bible.   I asked God about this and I heard:  "Jews and Gentiles"   (And we know from the Bible that the Jews, the children of Israel, were the chosen people of God, but God made a way for the Gentiles to come to God through faith.)   Racism is basically hatred of individuals who are of other races.   We who are of God are one with all individuals who have the Spirit of God.  Race is not a factor for us.  Being born again by God by HIS Spirit is that which makes us Christians.  And we follow HIS Spirit producing the fruits of the Spirit by doing that which the Holy Spirit shows us to do.  And one of the fruits produced by the Spirit of God is love which is opposite to hatred.  It is not that we try to love.  We love because we are of God and God has given us HIS Spirit and another heart which causes us to love in situations where once we hated.   People who are not of God follow the feelings produced by their own flesh, by the nature of man.   Galatians 5   16  This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.   19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,   20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,   21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.   22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,   23 Meekness, temperance:  

In this episode, Sathiya sits down with Ryan Miller, who returns to the Man Within Podcast to dive deep into his new book Meek as a Mustang. Ryan unpacks the misunderstood biblical virtue of meekness, exploring it not as weakness but as God-given strength and the transformative process of becoming like a tamed wild mustang in the hands of the King. The conversation covers personal stories, biblical insights, practical applications for spiritual growth, battling sin (including pornography), and the importance of wilderness seasons in the Christian walk. Ryan also shares testimonies from people he has met who embody meekness, explains how to practically navigate temptation and accountability, and gives a preview of his upcoming projects.   SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good   RYAN'S RESOURCES: Meek as a Mustang book Website   Timestamps: 01:10 Why Ryan wrote a book about meekness 03:04 Taming wild Mustangs & mentoring troubled boys 06:02 Meekness as God's whisper during anxiety and failure 12:44 Story of Carol Ward – martyrdom through perfect love 18:11 The process of taming a wild Mustang as a metaphor for the spiritual journey 21:38 CIA agent's perspective: meekness as relinquishing ownership 27:10 Practical steps to dealing with temptation and accountability 44:52 The paradox of meekness: becoming fearless by surrendering everything 50:00 The wilderness season: Biblical examples and how to embrace it

An exploration of Jesus's beatitude on meekness reveals how gentleness and yielding control to God are central to kingdom life. Looking at examples from Moses and Christ, true meekness is shown not as weakness, but as active trust in God's ultimate justice and eternal promise. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Our world is full of distractions; these seem to increase every year!  This is especially so for the young; at every twist and turn of daily life they encounter “voices” “words” and messages clamouring for their attention.  These “voices” might come via iPads, mobile phones or whenever they turn on their Laptop.  The words of Paul to the Corinthians we read today can be applied to the present situation.  The church in Corinth had been established for some years and the believers were being distracted by some who were full of their own self-importance and were creating problems.  We read, “I Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ” [10 v.1]. This was the Christ-like attitude Paul had toward the genuine heart-motivated believers there, but it was a challenge to have it toward those who envied his popularity and sought to undermine his work for the Lord; we remember how our Lord responded to those who were envious of his popularity.   Paul was putting into practice what Christ had said, “Come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden … Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly of heart…” [Matt. 11 v.28,29] We see how Paul expresses his distress at the attitude of many in Corinth who were not doing this. It is the same today: God's words get wilfully distorted.  Paul writes, “I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.  For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough” [11 v.3,4] Tragically the ‘Christian' world has seen so many different gospels over the centuries, it is only the regular and prayerful reading of God's word, so wonderfully preserved, that provides the foundation for us to truly walk in Christ's footsteps – and, at the same time, to be motivated to develop the spirit of “meekness and gentleness.” This should apply equally as much when we seek to “destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God”[10 v.5]  May we find that, on at least some occasions, “the soft answer” [Prov. 15 v.1] can penetrate the hard hearts we encounter.Finally, note how this chapter ends; “it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” May the Lord commend you on that day for being faithful to his word, and in turning from this world's distractions to daily read and meditate on his word knowing they provide an essential foundation for all you think and do..

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.In this episode, Nancy Wilson considers how Christians must continually put on humility, replacing pride, complaint, and self-interest with kindness, patience, forgiveness, and concern for others.  Find more from Nancy and others on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/none/pages/nancy-wilson 

In this Series, we unveil the keys to be filled with the Holy Spirit, revealed in the Beatitudes. In this message, we focus on developing the important heart attitude of meekness, which is having a humble, submissive attitude to God's Word and His Holy Spirit in our lives. Discover how these truths will lead to your spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.

In this Series, we unveil the keys to be filled with the Holy Spirit, revealed in the Beatitudes. In this message, we focus on developing the important heart attitude of meekness, which is having a humble, submissive attitude to God's Word and His Holy Spirit in our lives. Discover how these truths will lead to your spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.

Kyle Thompson, host of Undaunted Life and co-creator of The Daily Blade devotional, sits down with Tim in The Basement for a raw conversation on what it actually means to be a Godly man in a culture that doesn't know what to do with one. They dig into the tension between strength and softness, why so many men default to being all lion or all lamb, what The Chosen got right about the woman who touched Jesus' garment, and why the church needs to learn how to "hold tension" instead of avoiding it. Kyle also opens up about training men physically and spiritually through his coaching program Dominion, what he's learned raising his sons to be undaunted, and why meekness, not aggression, is the real mark of a man who's dangerous and disciplined at the same time. This one will challenge you, convict you, and probably make you want to go do a wall sit.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you feel led, please use the link below to support us financially as we continue the mission of normalizing vulnerability and upsetting the world. Your support helps make this work possible. https://donate.overflow.co/upsettheworld/cash-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter Markers00:00:00 - Welcome to The Basement00:03:33 - Kyle Thompson joins the show00:05:47 - How they really connected00:08:47 - Starting the podcast and country music theology00:10:21 - Godly men vs. manly men00:26:59 - The woman with the issue of blood00:31:02 - Lion for them, lamb with them00:38:06 - Why culture can't handle a meek but dangerous man00:52:46 - The church can't hold tension00:53:21 - The wall sit test01:03:49 - Borrowed power and the Rome comparison01:15:29 - The jiu jitsu drill01:18:17 - Pushing back darkness01:19:10 - Inside the Dominion coaching program01:41:09 - The worst pitch for a men's group01:43:50 - Your wife: litter or launch pad01:46:57 - Closing thoughts

Join us as we study through the Epistle to the Galatians in our sermon series, "The Gospel at Work."In today's podcast, we will be focusing on Galatians 5:22-23.If you have any questions or would like to leave a comment, please feel free to email us at info@ravenswoodbaptist.org.

Ant preached from James chapter 3. It was amazing.

What does Jesus really mean when He says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”?In Episode 3 of Let's Talk!, Dawson sits down with Pastor Dale and Young Adults Pastor Derrick Alvarez to continue the conversation from Matthew 5:5.Together, they explore why meekness isn't weakness, what it means to be seen by God when the world considers you unimportant, and how failure can deepen our dependence on Jesus.Derrick shares how dyslexia, failure, and seasons of feeling “not good enough” have shaped his faith and ministry, while Pastor Dale talks about separating identity from success, leadership, and the praise of others.They also discuss ambition, calling, pride, comparison, and why your platform or profession doesn't determine the importance of what God has called you to do.Whether you're leading a church, running a business, raising a family, teaching, serving coffee, or working with your hands, your calling can become worship when it is surrendered to Jesus.Scripture: Matthew 5:5Series: Blessed?

Is the Holy Spirit producing Humility, Love, Peace, and Meekness in you? Have you grown more to reflect these daily since you got saved? Does Strife, constant tension, broken teamwork, loss of joy, and confusion describe you better than those fruit of the Spirit? Do you want to be a person known for Strife or Peace?

This week David Gerkman explores Jesus' words, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Meekness isn't weakness, but strength directed by love and shaped by the Spirit as we become more like Jesus.

What does Jesus mean when He says, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth"?Meekness is often mistaken for weakness, but Jesus presents it as something far stronger. In week three of our Blessed? series, Pastor Brad Liebe unpacks the Beatitude of meekness and shows how biblical gentleness is not passivity, personality, or lack of strength. It is strength under control, shaped by the Holy Spirit and surrendered to the will of God.Following Jesus means becoming less driven by our own reactions, preferences, and need for control, and more willing to trust that God's ways are better than ours.The question is not whether we have strength. The question is whether we will surrender that strength to God.In this message, you'll discover:What Jesus means by "meek" and why gentleness is central to the Christian lifeWhy meekness is not the same as weaknessHow gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, not simply a personality traitWhy becoming more like Jesus requires less of us and more of HimWhat "strength under control" looks like in everyday lifeWhy meekness requires faith that God's plan is better than our ownHow surrendering control allows God to do what only He can doWhat Jesus means when He promises that the meek will "inherit the earth"

The second in the sermon series on The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:5-6 covers the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. While the world sees meekness as weakness, the Bible sees it as the strength to entrust God and treat all with humble mildness even when wronged. Jesus' original audience would not have had as easy access to food and water like we do, so, for them and hopefully for us, that hunger and thirst for righteousness was a deep, aching need for God.August 16, 2026

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"The Power of Meekness" from Matthew 5:5. Preacher: Matthew Dowling, 16 August 2026

On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood shows us how to be meek not weak Jesus flips tables in our lives but he does it gently. Break 1 Training yourself to be more “other” focused Theresa – This is what I'm struggling with trying to be meek and mild. I have a living situation that calls for a lot of patience. I've talked to this with my priest during confession. Tom - Situation with my neighbor. Meekness played into it. Lasted years. Wife of neighbor and myself...her kids could do no wrong and always pitting their kids against ours. My wife and I would pray for them all the time. We finally went over there and said sorry for whatever was our part. Everything changed after that. Never looked at them with anger after that. Break 2 Angela – I forgave the woman my husband had an affair with during my pregnancy John - Incident between me and my son. It was so hard for me to talk to him. Went to a priest and had to wait. While waiting, there were two men yelling at each other like my son and I did. It opened my eyes and realized I should not carry on that way.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

We must be of a meek spirit. Meekness is an easiness of spirit – not a sinful easiness by which we might be defiled, but a gracious easiness to be worked upon by that which is good, as in those whose heart of stone is taken away and to whom a heart of flesh is given. Meekness accommodates the soul to every happening and so makes a person calm within himself and toward all around him. When the grace of meekness gains dominion in the soul, it alters its temperament and submits it to authority. Then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and the leopard lies down with the kid, and a little child may lead them; for enmities are laid aside, and there is nothing to hurt or destroy. Quietness is the evenness, the composure, and the rest of the soul, and it sets forth both the nature and the excellency of the grace of meekness. Indeed, the greatest comfort and happiness of man is sometimes expressed by this very word – quietness. Quietness is recommended to us in Scripture as both a grace to be clothed with and a duty to be practiced. In the midst of all the insults and injustices that are, or may be, offered to us, we must keep our spirits composed and undisturbed, demonstrating by a calm, even, and steady conduct that they are so. This is quietness.

What did Jesus really mean by "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth"? In Matthew 5:5, meek doesn't mean weak, timid, or a pushover — it means something closer to strength under control. This message unpacks the third Beatitude and why the good life belongs to the people who stop fighting to control everything.We tend to run our lives like little kings and queens of our own small empires — controlling our image, our schedules, our future, the outcome of every hard conversation. It's exhausting, and it never quite delivers the peace we're after. The Greek word behind "meek" (praus) describes a wild horse that's been tamed: all its power still there, simply surrendered. Jesus lived this out himself — standing before Pilate with all authority in heaven and earth, and choosing restraint. This is a look at what it means to be still before God, to let go of control, and to find the peace and belonging that comes with it.Support the show

What is the meaning of tolerance? It means to bear someone else's faults, even if we do not know where they emanate from. Perhaps others have habits and opinions we find disagreeable. Some are grave. Some are not so important. Even when we know that another person is in the wrong, even fellow Catholics, we are never called upon to tolerate or ignore error. However, even being armed with the truth, we are not asked to weaponize it but rather exercise charity in correcting others, not for our own glory, but for God's.

What is a virtue? It is a good habit. On the flip side, there are vices. To have an authentic virtue that is pleasing in the eyes of God means that have to be in a state of grace. In this day and age, we have become accustomed to our worldly comforts. Moreover, when it comes to the virtue of meekness, we are tempted to throw it off under the false desire to not look week. We wish to be militant. But often that does not come from a desire to serve Our Lord, but rather from our own pridefulness and the desire to appear strong.

Share a commentGetting slapped in public is the kind of moment that reveals what is really in us. Stephen Davy opens with a story from his teen years: a stranger strikes his father, and instead of striking back, his father answers with calm control. That single response becomes a window into a biblical word most of us misunderstand, because meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control, guided by a heart submitted to the Holy Spirit.We step away from Exodus for a focused look at the one quality Scripture uniquely highlights in only two men: Moses and Jesus Christ. Walking through key passages in Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Psalms 25, and 1 Peter 3, we trace meekness as both fruit and virtue, something God calls “precious” and something we intentionally “put on” as we mature. Then we watch it play out in real life: Moses facing family criticism in Numbers 12 without self-defense, and Jesus inviting the weary to His yoke in Matthew 11 with gentle authority that brings true spiritual rest.The second half turns into a practical meekness test for everyday relationships: how we correct people who oppose us (2 Timothy 2), live with an unbelieving spouse (1 Peter 3), speak to skeptics with gentleness and reverence, receive hard truth from Scripture (James 1), restore someone caught in sin (Galatians 6), protect church unity (Ephesians 4), and respond to an antagonistic culture with consideration (Titus 3). If you want a Christian perspective on conflict resolution, spiritual maturity, and Christlike character, this teaching will recalibrate your tone and your instincts.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs calmer courage, and leave a review so more listeners can find Wisdom for the Heart.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentGetting slapped in public is the kind of moment that reveals what is really in us. Stephen Davy opens with a story from his teen years: a stranger strikes his father, and instead of striking back, his father answers with calm control. That single response becomes a window into a biblical word most of us misunderstand, because meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control, guided by a heart submitted to the Holy Spirit.We step away from Exodus for a focused look at the one quality Scripture uniquely highlights in only two men: Moses and Jesus Christ. Walking through key passages in Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Psalms 25, and 1 Peter 3, we trace meekness as both fruit and virtue, something God calls “precious” and something we intentionally “put on” as we mature. Then we watch it play out in real life: Moses facing family criticism in Numbers 12 without self-defense, and Jesus inviting the weary to His yoke in Matthew 11 with gentle authority that brings true spiritual rest.The second half turns into a practical meekness test for everyday relationships: how we correct people who oppose us (2 Timothy 2), live with an unbelieving spouse (1 Peter 3), speak to skeptics with gentleness and reverence, receive hard truth from Scripture (James 1), restore someone caught in sin (Galatians 6), protect church unity (Ephesians 4), and respond to an antagonistic culture with consideration (Titus 3). If you want a Christian perspective on conflict resolution, spiritual maturity, and Christlike character, this teaching will recalibrate your tone and your instincts.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs calmer courage, and leave a review so more listeners can find Wisdom for the Heart.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Read OnlineThe Quiet Strength of MeeknessThe Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. Matthew 12:14–16To souls who love God and are united to Him, today's Gospel reveals a profound lesson about facing opposition. “The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.” Why? Because of their rigid interpretation of the Sabbath law of rest. But Jesus, as the Son of God, in union with the Father and the Holy Spirit, is the origin of that law. The Sabbath was meant to call to mind God's rest after the six days of creation—a contemplative rest in which the people reflected upon God's goodness.The Pharisees had turned the Sabbath into a burdensome obligation, a scrupulous and empty duty. Jesus, the Author and Lord of the Sabbath, saw it very differently. Acts of charity are never to be refrained from—not even on the Sabbath. For the “offense” of healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, the Pharisees began plotting Jesus' murder.When Jesus realized this, He withdrew from that place. This retreat was not born of cowardice but of meekness—a virtue often misunderstood in our world. Biblical meekness is not weakness or timidity; it is power under perfect control. It is strength harnessed by wisdom and love. Jesus possessed all power yet chose restraint. He could have called down legions of angels to destroy His enemies, but instead, He quietly stepped away. His hour had not yet come.This divine meekness allowed Jesus to continue His mission with quiet determination. Many people followed Him, and He cured them all, bringing healing and restoration to broken lives. In this moment, we see Jesus' quiet strength perfectly expressed. He did not come to wage war against the leaders of the synagogue but to establish the Kingdom of grace and truth.In keeping with Isaiah's prophecy, Jesus draws hearts to Himself in silence and mercy. “A bruised reed”—fragile, bent, and seemingly worthless—He will not snap. “A smoldering wick”—flickering, nearly extinguished—He will not quench. Instead, He heals and rekindles, patiently leading justice to victory (cf. Matthew 12:18–21).Consider your own mission and the opposition you face. Do coworkers mock your Catholic practices—perhaps your fasting on Fridays or stepping away for daily prayer? Do family members dismiss your commitment to Church teaching on marriage, sexuality, or the sanctity of life? Do friends challenge your dedication to serving the poor as “wasted time” that could be spent advancing your career?Each of us is called to respond as Christ did—with meekness that reflects true strength. Prayerfully discern whether it is your “hour” to suffer rebuke, or if you are being called, like Christ in today's Gospel, to turn away from the hostility and focus on those whom God is drawing to Himself through your witness.Reflect today on any opposition you face as you strive to fulfill God's will. Not every battle must be fought today. Humility and meekness often call us to quietly retreat so we can build up the foundation of God's Kingdom in other hearts. Of course, the hour of the Cross will come for each of us. When it does, we must embrace it with love. But until that moment, we follow Jesus in discerning, listening, and loving—even in silence. Lord of perfect wisdom, though Your charity was met with hostility by the Pharisees, You did not always confront them. At times, You spoke out; at other times, You withdrew to continue Your mission in silence. Grant me, O Lord, a discerning heart, that I may know when I am called to stand firm in truth and when I must embrace humble silence. May I seek only to do Your will, that Your Kingdom of grace may be more fully established in and through my life. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: La Solitude du Christ, by Alphonse OsbertSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can read along to an audio chapter of Proverbs. Be sure to visit the entire Proverbs audio library HERE to access all 31 chapters. Here's a verse from Proverbs 14 that serves as a relationship preservative: "He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly." (Proverbs 14:29) Learning how to control our tempers is related to the character qualities found in the fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23) The next time you're tempted to blow up all over someone, press pause in your soul and be "slow to wrath." It is wisdom in action. Be sure to visit the Shop at Keep the Heart for books, Bible studies, beautiful Bibles, and more! NEW: Peace Beyond Panic: A Heavenly Perspective on Anxiety and Depression by Dr. John W. Vaprezsan Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor Vitamins for the Soul: A Study on Maintaining Spiritual Health by Kathy Ashley NEW: Crossbody Sling Bag for Beverage Bottles Support this podcast HERE Follow Keep the Heart on Instagram Like Keep the Heart on Facebook

Isaiah 53:3–7 Our culture lionizes the powerful, the aggressive, and the bold. Meekness is mistaken for weakness, and silence under pressure is seen as defeat. But centuries before the cross, Isaiah described a Servant who would be despised, rejected, and silent—and through whose wounds we would be healed. Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Isaiah 53:3–7 to show how Jesus fulfilled the portrait of the suffering Servant—the Lamb who went to slaughter in silence, bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows as our substitute. Find your hope in the Lamb who was slain for you. True strength is not the absence of suffering but the willingness to bear it for others.

Isaiah 53:3–7 Our culture lionizes the powerful, the aggressive, and the bold. Meekness is mistaken for weakness, and silence under pressure is seen as defeat. But centuries before the cross, Isaiah described a Servant who would be despised, rejected, and silent—and through whose wounds we would be healed. Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Isaiah 53:3–7 to show how Jesus fulfilled the portrait of the suffering Servant—the Lamb who went to slaughter in silence, bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows as our substitute. Find your hope in the Lamb who was slain for you. True strength is not the absence of suffering but the willingness to bear it for others.

Isaiah 53:3–7 Our culture lionizes the powerful, the aggressive, and the bold. Meekness is mistaken for weakness, and silence under pressure is seen as defeat. But centuries before the cross, Isaiah described a Servant who would be despised, rejected, and silent—and through whose wounds we would be healed. Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Isaiah 53:3–7 to show how Jesus fulfilled the portrait of the suffering Servant—the Lamb who went to slaughter in silence, bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows as our substitute. Find your hope in the Lamb who was slain for you. True strength is not the absence of suffering but the willingness to bear it for others.