Becoming A Gentle Person Series

God’s Word tells us:

“Never pay back evil for evil to anyone.” Rom 12:17 (NASB)

Later on in the same chapter it says:

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Rom 12:21 (NASB)

That is the power of being proactive rather than reaction. To retaliate is to react. To forgive is to be proactive. It is saying, “I choose the way I respond.”

Gentleness is strength under control – choosing the way to respond to people.

Proverbs 16:32 says,

“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit [is better than] he who captures a city.” Pro 16:32 (NASB)

The person who can control his moods is strong – he is gentle.

If you take on gentleness – you will have a more relaxed lifestyle. You will become more adaptable – more able to roll with the punches. One reason many people experience emotional burnout is that they are not gentle. They are always demanding. They judge others. They always have to prove their point. They are unwilling to learn from others. They react to situations – going from one reaction to another.

But God wants us to have healthy and happy lives. That is why He has told us:

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Gal 5:22-23 (NASB)

Let us strive to live out the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

(I would like to thank Rick Warren for the sermon starter ideas.)