With the merciful Thou show Thyself merciful,
With the pure Thou show Thyself favored,
For Thou will light my lamp:
Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
As for God, His way is perfect:
The word of Jehovah is tried;
He is a shield unto all them
that take refuge in Him.
For who is God, save Jehovah?
And who is a Rock, besides our God.
Psalm 18
Gentleness
Gentleness Is
Gentleness Is
Expected Component
of Our Lives
Gentleness Is
Expected Component
of Our Lives
1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2
Gentleness Is
Expected Component
of Our Lives
1 Tim 3:3, 2 Tim 2:24-26, Titus 3:1-2
Mildness toward Others
Regard for the Other Person
Gentleness Is
Christ
Gentleness Is
Christ
“By the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
I appeal to you...”
2 Corinthians 10:1
Gentleness vs. Meekness
Gentleness vs. Meekness
Both involve your power under control
Gentleness vs. Meekness
Both involve your power under control

Meek = power controlled
Gentleness vs. Meekness
Both involve your power under control
Meek = power controlled
 Gentleness = power controlled to benefit
another

How Is God Gentle?
Isaiah 40
God is Gentle in His Power
Isaiah 40
His
Power
V. 10
V. 15
Vv. 25,26
God is Gentle in His Power
Isaiah 40
His
Power
V. 10
V. 15
Vv. 25,26
His
Gentleness
V. 11
Shepherd
Gathers Lambs
Carries Them Close
Gently Leads Mothers
God’s Gentleness = Lowliness
God’s Gentleness = Lowliness
David says, “Your gentleness makes me
great.”
Psalm 18:35
God’s Gentleness = Lowliness
David says, “Your gentleness makes me
great.”
Psalm 18:35
Some translations:
“You stoop down to make me great.”
“Your humility makes me great”
God’s Gentleness = Lowliness
“Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards
the lowly.”
Psalm 138:6
Your Gentleness = Deep Regard
Matthew 12:18b-21
“I will put My Spirit in Him . . .
He shall not strive nor cry aloud . . .
A bruised reed shall He not break,
And smoking flax shall He not quench”
Your Gentleness = Deep Regard
Matthew 12:18b-21
“I will put My Spirit in Him . . .
He shall not strive nor cry aloud . . .
A bruised reed shall He not break,
And smoking flax shall He not quench
In His Name the Gentiles will hope
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
gentleness
ESB - reasonableness
ASV - forbearance
NAS - gentle spirit
ISV - gracious attitude
NLT - considerateness
KJV - moderation
YLT - forbearance
DRB - modesty
BBE - gentle behavior
NKJV -
So Many Words for Gentleness!
gentleness
reasonableness
forbearance
gentle spirit
gracious attitude
considerateness
moderation
modesty
forbearing spirit
gentle behavior
So Many Words for Gentleness!
Idea is that a gentle spirit:

yields to others’ preferences
So Many Words for Gentleness!
Idea is that a gentle spirit:

yields to others’ preferences

is bighearted and reasonable
So Many Words for Gentleness!
Idea is that a gentle spirit:

yields to others’ preferences

is bighearted and reasonable

gives off warmth
So Many Words for Gentleness!
Idea is that a gentle spirit:

yields to others’ preferences

is bighearted and reasonable

gives off warmth

is gracious
So Many Words for Gentleness!
Idea is that a gentle spirit:

yields to others’ preferences

is bighearted and reasonable

gives off warmth

is gracious

is pleasant
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Christ is Coming
Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is at hand.
Christ is Coming
And Christ is Here!
Gentleness in Men?
Gentleness in Men?
“We were gentle among you like a nursing
mother cherishes her own children.”
1 Thess 2:7
Gentleness in Men?
“We were gentle among you like a nursing
mother cherishes her own children.”
1 Thess 2:7
Men, stay tough and tender
So, Your Gentleness is
 Expected
Component of Your Life
 Stooping Down to Help Another
 Deep Regard – Giving Hope!
 Considerateness
 Humane-ness
Not as Gentle as God is?
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
 Face Your Weaknesses
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
 Face Your Weaknesses
 Ask God for Help to Change
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
 Face Your Weaknesses
 Ask God for Help to Change
 Pray Fervently for Others
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
 Face Your Weaknesses
 Ask God for Help to Change
 Pray Fervently for Others
 Do Good for Others
Not as Gentle as God is?
 Decide
to Care More about People
 Face Your Weaknesses
 Ask God for Help to Change
 Pray Fervently for Others
 Do Good for Others
 Memorize Phil 4:5
“Let your gentleness
be known to all men.
The Lord is nearby.”
Philippians 4:5