#meekness

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Meekness

Artist: Pompeo Batoni (Italian, 1708–1787)

Date: 1752

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: National Trust Collections, United Kingdom

Description

This is an allegorical representation of one of the eight Beatitudes, from the Sermon on the Mount. It and its companion were commissioned in Rome by Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh of Uppark, when on the Grand Tour with his wife and some of their relatives. The idea may have come from one of them, his clergyman brother, Utrick, subsequently Rector of Harting.

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" is symbolised by a woman gazing gently at the lamb she holds on her lap. This animal is the traditional symbol of that virtue, but also implies an allusion to Christ as the Lamb of God.

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Colossians 3:12 (KJV) - Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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A Prayer for Judging the Wicked

1 Why do you stand far away, Lord? Why do you hide in times of distress? 2 The wicked one arrogantly pursues the afflicted, who are trapped in the schemes he devises. 3 For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the Lord. 4 With haughty arrogance, the wicked thinks, “God will not seek justice.” He always presumes “There is no God.” 5 Their ways always seem prosperous.

Your judgments are on high, far away from them.

They scoff at all their enemies. 6 They say to themselves, “We will not be moved throughout all time, and we will not experience adversity.” 7 Their mouth is full of curses, lies, and oppression, their tongues spread trouble and iniquity. 8 They wait in ambush in the villages, they kill the innocent in secret. 9 Their eyes secretly watch the helpless, lying in wait like a lion in his den. They lie in wait to catch the afflicted. They catch the afflicted when they pull him into their net.

10 The victim is crushed, and he sinks down; the helpless fall by their might. 11 The wicked say to themselves, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”

12 Rise up, Lord! Raise your hand, God. Don’t forget the afflicted! 13 Why do the wicked despise God and say to themselves, “God will not seek justice.”?

14 But you do see! You take note of trouble and grief in order to take the matter into your own hand. The helpless one commits himself to you; you have been the orphan’s helper.

15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; so that when you seek out his wickedness you will find it no more. 16 The Lord is king forever and ever; nations will perish from his land.

17 Lord, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully, 18 to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that men of the earth may cause terror no more. — Psalm 10 | International Standard Version (ISV) The International Standard Version of the Holy Bible Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation. All Rights Reserved internationally. Cross References: Exodus 15:18; Exodus 22:23; Deuteronomy 8:20; 1 Kings 9:3; 1 Chronicles 29:18; Job 20:12; Job 22:13; Job 24:14; Job 38:15; Psalm 1:1; Psalm 7:16; Psalm 9:12; Psalm 13:1; Psalm 14:1; Psalm 17:4; Psalm 17:7; Psalm 17:12; Psalm 22:1; Psalm 22:11; Psalm 28:5; Psalm 30:6; Psalm 36:1-2; Psalm 37:17; Psalm 49:6; Psalm 49:18; Psalm 59:7; Psalm 146:9; Proverbs 24:15; Isaiah 29:15; Isaiah 29:20; Matthew 5:21; Matthew 13:19; Romans 3:14; Revelation 18:7

Commentary on Psalms 10 by Matthew Henry

Key Passages in Psalm 10

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Meekness

Artist: Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616–1655)

Date: 1650

Medium: Oil on Panel

Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Description

Eustache Le Sueur painted the eight Beatitudes, the ideal qualities Jesus identified in his Sermon on the Mount in the Bible, for the private chapel in his patron Guillaume Birssonnet’s Paris home. This personification of meekness was part of that decoration and accompanied an altarpiece of the Annunciation, monochrome scenes of the life of the Virgin Mary, and a ceiling depicting her Assumption. The Beatitudes, with their patterned gold ground, lined the lower story of this elegant ensemble. Only the Annunciation altarpiece and two of the Beatitudes survive.

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Meekness, Eustache Le Sueur, 1650

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Meekness (1650) | Eustache Le Sueur

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I think meekness is probably the most important virtue we Christians have to master especially for men. Because there are too many guys who hate being seen as weak so they resort to arrogance and anger without any rational thought to feel powerful. But meekness is the combination of humility and strength. It’s using strength to preserve God’s laws, not to protect one’s ego - which is essentially prideful and pride is one of the seven deadly sins. If they can’t control their anger then they’re not safe to be around with.

I believe that Archbishop Fulton Sheen has the best explanation for meekness:

“A weak man can never be meek, because he is never self-possessed; meekness is that virtue which controls the combative, violent and pugnacious powers of our nature, and is therefore the best and noblest road to self-realization. The meek man is not a man who refuses to fight, nor is he a man who will never become angry. A meek man is a man who will never do one thing: he will never fight when his conceit is attacked, but only when a principle is at stake. And there is the keynote to the difference of the anger of the Communist and the anger of the meek man.”

“For the meek man, not selfishness but righteousness is his guiding principle. He is so possessed, he never allows his fists to go up for an unholy purpose, or in defense of his pride or vanity, or conceit, or because he wants the wealth of another. Only the principles of God’s righteousness arouse a meek man. Moses was a meek man, but he broke the tablets of stone when he found his people were disobeying God. Our Lord is Meekness Itself, and yet He drove the buyers and sellers from the Temple when they prostituted His Father’s House; He is angry only when holiness is attacked, but never when His Person is attacked.”

- Archbishop Fulton Sheen, The Cross and the Beatitudes

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Meekness

Eustache Le Sueur

Oil on Panel, 1650

[wecanbeperfect]

DAVID ARMS HIMSELF

1 Samuel 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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It's crazy how the presence of God can completely change your mood and attitude in an instant. One worship song, one whispered prayer, one scripture verse can take you from the absolute worst mindset to a place of such peace and joy. There's nothing like the presence of God. 🙌🏼 Praise God ♥️☝🏼 #KingsofKings

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Learning from the Horse:

The Law of Progression in Reproofs

"Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you." Psalm 32:9 ESV

I am reminded this morning that God's top preference for our behavior is that we be "meek" and easily obedient.

But, if we are distracted and inattentive, He will then deal with us as horse that NEED a whip nudge them along, to get moving in His direction.

And, if we are still too dull and reluctant, then He will use a bridle that will restrict and turn our head, like the donkey needs.

And, then, if we are still too rebellious and dull of hearing, He brings a rod to get our attention, and cause us to pay attention and "get the memo."

This is the "Law of Progression" that is throughout Scripture as it relates to "Reproofs" and "Instruction in Righteousness."

"A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools." Proverbs 26:3 ESV

In dressage (a type of horse training) the horse has become very sensitive to the "invisible" commands of the rider. Simply shifting weight in the saddle, or leaning, is sufficient for the horse to sense the command and obey. In horse training, "meekness" is the desired temperament. The word "meek" comes from the Greek word "praus" which translates to "strength under control." In ancient Greece, war horses were trained to be "praus", or MEEK: under control and WILLING to submit.

God has called us to be meek, like a horse that is fully submitted to the rider.

Understanding that this definition of "meek" is the one that best fits the Biblical term in Matthew 5:5, Numbers 12:3, Psalm 37:11, helps us to understand that He wants us to be attentive and observant of His "invisible" commands. Essentially, the "pressure shift" that the Lord exerts as guidance and teaching. It is the gentle pressure, the "alert" to pay attention. It might be that there is a conflict brewing, or an "alert" that we need to focus on a particular learning area.

So, His desire is that we will be like "dear children" and like toddlers following their parents and copying them during their daily life.

"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints." Ephesians 5:1-3 ESV

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My kingdom for those who have the meekness of Moses...

The bush may burn but shall never be consumed. When i think of beheaded babies in Israel, i think of angels preparing them for YHWH’s loving and welcoming and eternal nursery. i think the same for the hostages, that they had the chance to become followers of Christ, that they had time to insure eternal salvation. i ask You, Lord, to welcome them all. My faith in You and belief in Your only…

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The Servant of the Lord

A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. — Isaiah 42:3 | New King James Version (NKJV) The Holy Bible; New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. Cross References: Psalm 54:5; Psalm 72:2; Psalm 72:4; Psalm 94:15; Psalm 96:13; Isaiah 9:7; Matthew 12:20

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