Sometimes I really like to focus on the beatitudes because I enjoy reading what the scriptures tell me about those who believe in Christ and in God will end up. For instance, when I spoke of those who are poor in Spirit, the Scriptures state that theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Which for me means their home is the Kingdom of Heaven. Knowing this brings me to the next beatitude which reads;
Blessed are the meek, for
they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5
How is this important to Christians, the Church or Religion?
As part of the Church it’s important for Christians to evaluate where they stand. One of the ways I can do this is by using the Beatitudes as a type of measurement tool. But to fully understand this scripture better lets take a look at other words that could easily replace the word Meek. A few of these are, timid, shy, reserved, bashful, introverted, quite, modest, humble, obedient, peaceful, gentle, kind, softhearted, merciful, forgiving, patient, gracious, pleasant, lowly, mild, easygoing and warmhearted.
But what is the actual meaning?
The word meek is defined as someone who is patient and mild; not inclined to anger or resentment according to the American Collins Online Encyclopedia. And when you read this same scripture from the Amplified Bible, it reads;
Blessed[inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle[the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled] for they will inherit the earth.
This particular scripture really makes me think about the Lord Jesus’s character and how it could easily be a reflection of Him and those who follow Him. So I could easily see the word gentle replaced with humble, obedient, peaceful, merciful and forgiving or even lowly. But notice what else this scriptures states, they will inherit the earth.
Can you imagine, living on earth at a time where there is no war, no disease, no hate, no famines, but, GOD’S TRUTH, LOVE, RESPECT and our KING!
May God’s Grace bless you daily,
bring you closer to the Lord Jesus Christ
and Sanctify you in God’s Truth!
I have a note in my Bible (probably from a sermon) that “meek”=”strength under control”, which fits well with what you write above.
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I like that and fits perfectly. Thank you so much for the comment and sharing the wisdom. God bless you …Robin
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This is why I am diligently striving in obedience to the Word of God to make my calling and election sure. “Can you imagine, living on earth at a time where there is no war, no disease, no hate, no famines, but, GOD’S TRUTH, LOVE, RESPECT and our KING!” Thank you for sharing.
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You’re very welcome and I am so very grateful for your comment and I definitely agree with you…Lots of love to you and God bless you…Robin
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When Jesus presented His Sermon on the Mount, He understands that future readers would embrace and believe in His faithful witness. God’s peace.
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Thank you so much for your comment and definitely in agreement. God bless you…Robin
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