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Blessed Are the Meek

  We think of meek as a negative: a wimp, a doormat, a weakling who lets others take advantage of him. God sees meek as a positive.   Psalm 37:11 (ESV) But the meek shall inherit the land and delight … Continue reading

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Blessed Are the Meek

Full of yourself? Nothing. Empty of self? Everything.   Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.     Meek, not weak. Humble, not harsh. Teachable, not proud.

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Humble Instructions

  Synonyms for “humble” include meek, submissive, unassertive. Not exactly the words folks use to describe me.     But what does God say? Matthew 5:5 (NIV) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Ephesians 5:21 Submit to … Continue reading

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Whose Will Be Done? (Friday)

I want my own way, you want your own way. We all want to be in charge. We submit seldom, and reluctantly. God says, “Blessed are the meek” (Matthew 5:5). God blesses us when we are humble, gentle, voluntarily letting … Continue reading

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