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Oct 13, 2013

Survival of the Meekest (Part 3)

Passage: Matthew 5:5

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Upside Down Attitudes

Detail:

If we are to understand this Beatitude of meekness, then it requires us...

1.  Finding the definition.
     There are two:
          A.  World's
          B.  Word's

2.  Examining the biblical descriptions of meekness.
     Involves examining episodes in the lives of...
          A.  Abraham
          B.  Joseph
          C.  Moses
          D.  David

3.  Adopting the right disposition.
     Requires...
          A.  Dying daily to self
          B.  Arming ourselves with Christ's attitude
          C.  Willing to be wronged
          D.  Abandoning anger
          E.  Abstaining from passive aggressiveness
          F.  Refusing retaliation

4.  Employing the right disciplines.
     Requires...
          A.  Walking in the Word
          B.  Pouring our hearts out in prayer
          C.  Submitting to the Spirit

5. Looking toward our heavenly destination.
     Involves looking toward the time when...
          A.  Jesus will reign manifestly
          B.  Wrongs will be righted completely
          C.  We will receive our reward personally