Willa Posted April 24, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 186 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,242 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 16,653 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted April 24, 2014 Using the Complete Word Study Dictionary by Spiros Zohiates: 4236 MEEKNESS. Praotes--- mildness, mildness, forbearance. Primarily it--denotes--an inward grace of the soul, calmness toward God in particular. It is the acceptance of God's dealing with us considering them as good in that they enhance the closeness of our relationship with Him. However praotes encompasses expressing anger toward the sin of man as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus. This meakness does not blame God for the persecutions and evil doing of men. It is not the result of weakness. (Someone said it is strength under control) 5012 HUMILITY-- tapeinophrosunes : lowminded, base, from tapeinos 5011: lowly, humble. Humility, lowliness of mind, The esteeming of ourselves small, inasmuch as we are so, The correct estimate of ourselves. For the sinner, it involves the confession of his sin and a deep realization of his unworthiness to receive God's marvelous grace. 3114 LONG-SUFFERING --makrothumeo: long suffering, as opposed to hasty anger or punishment To forbear To endure patiently as opposed to losing faith or giving up. It involves exercising understanding and patience toward antagonistic persons. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire-heart Posted April 24, 2014 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 93 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 386 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 104 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/02/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/20/1991 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Using the Complete Word Study Dictionary by Spiros Zohiates: 4236 MEEKNESS. Praotes--- mildness, mildness, forbearance. Primarily it--denotes--an inward grace of the soul, calmness toward God in particular. It is the acceptance of God's dealing with us considering them as good in that they enhance the closeness of our relationship with Him. However praotes encompasses expressing anger toward the sin of man as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus. This meakness does not blame God for the persecutions and evil doing of men. It is not the result of weakness. (Someone said it is strength under control) 5012 HUMILITY-- tapeinophrosunes : lowminded, base, from tapeinos 5011: lowly, humble. Humility, lowliness of mind, The esteeming of ourselves small, inasmuch as we are so, The correct estimate of ourselves. For the sinner, it involves the confession of his sin and a deep realization of his unworthiness to receive God's marvelous grace. 3114 LONG-SUFFERING --makrothumeo: long suffering, as opposed to hasty anger or punishment To forbear To endure patiently as opposed to losing faith or giving up. It involves exercising understanding and patience toward antagonistic persons. Your thoughts? my thoughts? its exactly who i want to be and i am happy to see this in others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 24, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 24, 2014 I am dealing with all of the above for God's Glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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