Skip to main content
SHARPER IRON
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
  • About
    • About Sharper Iron
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Contact
    • Search
  • Forum
    • Forum Home
    • Comment Guidelines
    • Search
  • Account
    • Log in
    • Register

On the Fruit of the Spirit, Part 9: Gentleness

By Filings on Thu, 05/27/21
Christian Living
Fruit of the Spirit
Gentleness
Criticism

“We ought to think seriously, then, about the pain we inflict. Some pain is necessary, no doubt; but much of the pain we inflict with our words and actions, even when confrontation is called for, is unnecessary. Some of the pain we inflict comes from our own impatience, or frustration, or self-focus.” - Olinger

Along similar lines… What Francis Schaeffer Constantly Had to Remind Himself of When Doing Apologetics

Related . . .

Topics: Work Ethic, Fruit of the Spirit, Theology of Work
  • Goodness in the Workplace
  • “The meek person is gentle toward others even when insulted by them, even when scorned by them, even when harmed by them.”
  • What Biblical Love Looks Like at Work
  • Biblical Love & What It Looks Like at Work
  • On the Fruit of the Spirit, Part 6: Kindness

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

(ESV, Proverbs 19:11)

Footer

  • About
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Forum

Since 2005

Image
2005 SI Logo Image