Philippians 4:5 NIV
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Gentleness is authority administered
with a soft touch!
Isaiah 42:1-4a NLT
“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.He will not shout or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged. He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth.”
3 Areas to check:
Check your motivation when speaking the truth
Ephesians 4:15 NLT
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Check your emotions when dealing out discipling
Proverbs 16:32 NET
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 11:2 NIV
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
James 4:6 NIV
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
Check your tone when arguing your point
Proverbs 15:1-2 NLT
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Matthew 11:28-29 NLT
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.