Spiritual Meekness

The Sermon on the Mount: Spiritual Meekness
Matthew 5:5

Introduction and Review: The main theme of the Sermon on the Mount is the Kingdom of Heaven; the Beatitudes describe the character of its citizens. The order of the Beatitudes is significant.

Note: Consider how contrary the teaching of Jesus is to the ways of the world…

1. The world views meekness as a flaw…
2. Jesus is “meek and lowly…” Matthew 11:29
3. Meekness is a necessary spiritual trait of every true citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven…
   Psalm 37 contrasts the “wicked” with the “meek.”
   “The meek shall inherit the earth…” and faith gets it!

I. The Definition of True Meekness Clarified…
A. Worldly meekness…
B. Spiritual meekness...
Lesson: True meekness is not natural but the fruit of the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life…

1. A recognition of one's place in the world, physically and spiritually…
2. A recognition of the source of strength…

Observations:
** We are not meek by nature…
** The meek do not seek to establish their own salvation…
** Always amazed…

3. True meekness perseveres…
   I Peter 2:23; Colossians 3:12

II. The Evidence of True Meekness Revealed…

A. True Meekness is Practical…
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B. It is Rooted in and Found Perfectly in the Meekness of Jesus Christ Philippians 2:6-8

Observations: ** In meekness He bore what He did not deserve for us…
** His meekness merits life for you and me…
Implication: No boasting except in the cross of Jesus…

III. The Blessedness of Meekness Possessed…
A. Hope for the future…
B. Faith for today…
Application: