The Sermon on the MountSample

Blessed are the meek

Meekness has been described as a temperament in which we accept God's goodness towards us, and we don't argue or resist. Meekness isn't a sign of weakness, it's the strength of those who know they have their backs covered.

Jesus was meek because He had God's infinite resources at His disposal (Matthew 11:28-30; Zechariah 9:9). In the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), Jesus states: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." But He did not show off this power in dealing with people, not even before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate when He was unjustly tried.

Moses is also an example of meekness. In Numbers 12:1-8 we see that he let God defend him from the unjust accusations of his elder siblings, Aaron and Mary.

The meek will inherit the earth (Romans 4:13; Psalm 37:11). In human terms, bullies are usually the ones who take over the land. In the kingdom of God, things are different.

• Do you believe that you must use all available means, including force, to obtain your rights, or do you trust in the Lord to fight our battles for us? (Exodus 14:14)