Blessed are the Meek: Meekness Explained & Exemplified

This sermon explores the biblical definition of meekness, clarifying that it is not weakness or passive resignation but rather a spirit-empowered self-control of one's emotions & power, rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. By examining passages such as Psalm 37 and the life of Moses, the message distinguishes true meekness from mere stoicism or pagan equanimity, emphasizing that it involves taming one's passions and refusing to take offense while remaining bold in the cause of God. The preacher presents this virtue as both a descriptive mark of believers and a prescriptive command to emulate Christ, who demonstrated perfect meekness through his submission to the Father and his sacrificial death on the cross. Ultimately, the sermon connects this character trait to the gospel promise that the meek, as Abraham's spiritual descendants, will inherit the new heavens and new earth.