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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Importance of Seeking True Knowledge,” Pages 453, 454, in The Ministry of Healing; “The Sermon on the Mount,” Pages 298-314, in The Desire of Ages; “The Worker and His Qualifications,” p.630, in Evangelism . “The difficulties we have to encounter may be very much lessened by that meekness which hides itself in Christ. … Continue reading –>

So often the most proud people, the most arrogant and pushy, are those who suffer from low self-esteem. Their arrogance and pride — and total lack of meekness or humility — exist as a cover, perhaps even unconsciously, for something lacking inside. What they need is something we all need: a sense of security, of … Continue reading –>

The most powerful examples of meekness in the crucible come from Jesus. When He said to come and “learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29), He meant it in ways we probably can’t imagine. Read 1 Peter 2:18-25. Peter is offering some surprising advice to slaves. He describes how Jesus responded … Continue reading –>

Read Exodus 32:1-14. What role do we find Moses playing here? After the people began worshiping the golden calf, God decided they had gone too far and announced that He would destroy the people and make Moses a great nation. But rather than taking up God’s offer, Moses pleaded for God to show grace to His … Continue reading –>

Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Ezekiel 24:15-27, Exodus 32:1-14, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Psalm 62:1-8. Memory Text: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5, NKJV). We don’t hear the word meek used much, except maybe when reading about Moses or studying the Beatitudes. It’s not hard to figure out why, either. Meekness is defined as “enduring … Continue reading –>