Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Meekness in Action

How will humility lead us to esteem others? BR-ASI9 399.2

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Philippians 2:3. BR-ASI9 399.3

When asked a reason for our hope, in what spirit should we answer? BR-ASI9 399.4

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1 Peter 3:15. BR-ASI9 399.5

Who should labor for one overtaken in a fault, and in what spirit? BR-ASI9 399.6

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1. BR-ASI9 399.7

With what should Christian women adorn themselves? BR-ASI9 399.8

“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:3, 4. BR-ASI9 399.9

Note.—The instruction given here, in principle applies with equal force to both men and women professing godliness. Needless display of apparel and outward adornment is condemned. God desires the ornaments within, displayed in the heart and life, rather than those without, simply to be seen of men. BR-ASI9 399.10

What are the meek exhorted to seek? BR-ASI9 400.1

“Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought His judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord’s anger.” Zephaniah 2:3. BR-ASI9 400.2

Note.—The fact that the meek are exhorted to seek meekness, is evidence that the meek themselves should cherish and cultivate meekness, and that sanctification, or the development of a perfect character, is a progressive work. BR-ASI9 400.3