Do you aspire to be meek? Not likely. Who would?
When I think of meek, I think of spineless, compliant, and easily imposed upon.
While that is a correct understanding of what it is to be meek, it is also the secondary definition for the word.
The first definition for meek is patient, humble, gentle, and long-suffering.
Even with that perspective, meekness is not a trait that many in our world today desire.
Consider, however, that Moses, the great leader of ancient Israel, was characterized as being meek. Even more so, Jesus himself claimed to be meek. Plus, Paul taught that we should all be meek.
Given that Moses and Jesus were meek, and Paul taught it, perhaps we need to give this trait some serious consideration.
After all, Jesus promised that the meek will inherit the earth.
[See Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:29, Colossians 3:12, and Matthew 5:5.]
A lifelong student of the Bible, Peter DeHaan, PhD, wrote the 1,000-page website ABibleADay.com to encourage people to explore the Bible. His main blog and many books urge Christians to push past the status quo and reconsider how they practice their faith in every area of their lives.
