Mildness - How Does It Benefit Us?- THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF MILDNESS

 

Despite his heavy responsibilities and busy schedule, Jesus was mild-tempered toward all. Many in his day were struggling and loaded down, and they needed refreshment. How comforted they must have felt when Jesus said to them: "Come to me, . . . for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart"! - MATTHEW 11:28, 29.

How can we cultivate the mildness that Jesus displayed? We study God's Word to learn how Jesus interacted with people and handled difficult situations.  Then, we face situations that test our mildness, we strive to act like Jesus.  (1 Peter 2:21) Consider three factors that helped Jesus to be mild. 

Jesus was humble at heart.  Jesus said that he was both "mild-tempered and lowly in heart." (Matthew 11:29)  Note: don't forget he was also perfect, so it wasn't as hard for him.   The Bible mentions these two qualities together because mildness is closely connected with humility.  (Ephesians 4:1-3) Why is that so? 

Humility helps us to avoid taking ourselves too seriously or becoming overly sensitive. How did Jesus respond to those  who unjustly criticized him for being "a glutton" and "given to drinking wine"?  He let his example stifle the criticism, and he mildly pointed out  that "wisdom is proved righteous by its works."- MATTHEW 11:19.

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