Matthew 5:5 (NKJV) 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
Listed below are many words that are the opposite of being meek. These are things to watch out for in our behavior, attitudes and our actions.
Arrogant, bumptious, conceited, egotistic (or egotistical), haughty, highfalutin (also hifalutin), high-and-mighty, high-handed, high-hat, hoity-toity, huffy, imperious, lordly, overweening, peremptory, pompous, presuming, presumptuous, pretentious, self-asserting, self-assertive, supercilious, superior, and uppity.
If we find ourselves acting out in any of these ways, it’s a good indication that we are not walking in the meekness that God has called believers to walk in.
No matter who we are or what position we hold, if we are God’s child, a believer, a Christian, etc., He wants us to learn to walk according to His word.
Many people may hear the word “meek” and immediately think of being weak. But walking in meekness takes discipline beyond what we could ever do on our own. Meekness is a strength that comes from our Lord.
Meekness stands tall and rises up on the inside of us in the hardest times. And with discipline, it does exactly what God leads us to do in that moment, in that very hour. Whether it’s to speak up, be still, step out in faith or hold back and wait till the appropriate time, being meek and humble is a requirement.
When we walk in such meekness, we will learn that having things our own way will not be an issue any longer. We will learn to restrain our tongue and our thoughts. We will learn not to act out of our emotions, but to be patient and wait for God’s understanding, wisdom and timing.
Meekness is a muscle that needs to be strengthened in all believers. And by doing so we shall see beautiful fruit from it.
Proverbs 15:23 (NKJV) 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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