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Show Notes:

○ Galatians 5:22-23

○ 1st and foremost, remember that these Fruits of the Spirit are all characteristics of God

• Gentleness

○ Gentleness- the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered; softness of action or effect

○ An exert from a devotional by Lauren Abraham:

○ A common misconception is that gentleness is weakness or passivity. True gentleness, however, is just the opposite. It requires great strength and self-control. Gentleness comes from a state of humility. Therefore, someone who lacks gentleness is often prideful and easily angered, or feels the need for revenge. (From <https://www.gcu.edu/blog/spiritual-life/weekly-devotional-fruit-spirit-gentleness>)

○ Gentleness is the humble and meek attitude of wanting to help others instead of wanting to be superior to them- an attitude that flows from a spirit of real love.

○ (Humility- a modest or low view of one's own importance.)

○ God's gentleness is characterized by love, grace, mercy and judgement.

• Gentleness demonstrated by Jesus

○ Read Luke 5:27-31

○ Read Luke 6: 35-36

○ Read Luke 10:30-37

○ Read John 8:1-11

• What about Us?

○ Read Philippians 2:1-8

○ Read Philippians 4:5- Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near.

○ Read Colossians 3:12-13

○ Read Galatians 6:1-2

Hebrews 13:8- Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

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