MATTHEW 5:1-12
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each
esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every
man also on the things of others” (Ph.2:3-4).

c. The person who is gentle, not easily provoked. He is always in control when dealing with people: cool, even-
tempered, able to show displeasure without reacting impulsively, able to answer softly. (Cp. Christ,
Mt.11:29; 1 Pt.2:23; cp. Moses, Num. 12:3.)

“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach,
patient” (2 Tim.2:24).
“[Love] doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked,
thinketh no evil” (1 Cor.13:5).

d. The person who is forgiving, not revengeful.

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Mt.6:14).
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is writ-
ten, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed
him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head”
(Ro.12:19-21).

2. The meek person is a quiet person. He studies to be quiet.

“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still” (Ps.4:4).

a. He is quiet before God. He quietly surrenders to God, acknowledging his need without show or pomp, and
he quietly goes before God daily, depending upon God for guidance and care.

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted
in the earth” (Ps.46:10).

b. He is quiet before men. He walks quietly before men, controlled in all things, in both speech and behavior.

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own
hands, as we commanded you” (1 Th.4:11).
“[Pray] for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peacea-
ble life in all godliness and honesty” (1 Tim.2:2).
“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the or-
nament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Pt.3:4).

DEEPER STUDY # 4
(5:5) Inherit the Earth: there are two points to be stressed in the reward to the meek (cp. Ps.27:11).
1. The meek inherit the earth now; that is, they presently enjoy and experience the good things of the earth.
a. The meek have found themselves. They are comfortable with themselves. They know who they are; there-fore,
they are strong and confident, yet tender and humble.

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will
perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Ph.1:6).
“I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I
have committed unto him against that day” (2 Tim.1:12).

b. The meek know where they are going; they are teachable. They have nothing to prove. They have purpose,
meaning, and significance in life.

“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righ-
teous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his
appearing” (2 Tim.4:8).
“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his hea-
venly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever” (2 Tim.4:18).

c. The meek are assured of victory, conquest, triumph over whatever confronts them. They are controlled; there-
fore, they control circumstances instead of letting circumstances control them. They are free from stress and
tension.

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in
hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope ma-
keth not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost
which is given unto us” (Ro.5:1-5).
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