MEEKNESS

The meek as portrayed by the Bible, will most likely be mistaken for folks with a low 'self esteem'. Since followers of Christ are constantly denying self and taking up their crosses daily, there would be some truth to the perception.

The world recommends that getting along and succeeding in life requires one to be 'self confident' and assertive. People who make themselves of no repute as Jesus did, are often not thought much of. They won't always demand or claim their 'human rights' but are always willing to give them up for Christ's sake.

Afterall, what kind of person turns the other cheek when he is smitten on one, or prays for his enemies, or rejoices and is glad when people insult, persecute and falsely say all kinds of evil against him because of Christ? What kind of person puts the interests of others before his own?

Well, that kind of person is called a CHRIST-ian!

The meekness of Jesus isn't the pretended composure or subservience that people practice to gain emotional advantage, but a true disregard for the person of self, in the pursuit of life and godliness. And it can only come from the life of Jesus.

And here's Jesus' promise, 'blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.' Could it get any more mind-blowing than that?

But that is God's way, and it's good enough for me. How about you?