6. Gentleness
Which is the mild spirit, combined
with tenderness, is actually a required spiritual clothing for the man of God:
For it is written; “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”
(Colossians
.3:12).
This quality is essential to how
Christians live in this world. They are to be reminded to, “Be subject to
rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil
of no one, to be peaceable, gentle to all, showing all humility to all men” (Titus
3:1-2).
They as servants of the Lord must
not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility
correcting those who are in opposition. This quality plays an important role in
how one restores a weak brother. We have been admonished saying, Brethren, if a
man is overtaken or caught in a sin, you who are spiritual restore such a one
in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted” (Galatians
6:1).
Gentleness is an essential
ingredient in fulfilling our high calling. We are urged to, “Live a life worthy
of the calling we have received. Be completely humble and gentle, be patient,
bearing with one another in love, make every effort to keep the unity of the
Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:1-3).
It is an incorruptible ornament in
a marriage relationship. Wives are admonished saying; “Do not let your beauty
be that of the outward adorning of arranging the hair, of wearing gold, or
putting on fine apparel; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the
incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in
the sight of God” (1Peter 3:3-4).
In like manner, one should not let
the pursuit of higher learning be that of attaining an accreditation for a
bachelor or a master’s degree, but as children of God who have received the
free gift of eternal life from God through Jesus Christ and should make it
their aim to pursue a degree in glory through the discipline of righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
Believe it or not, “We all with
unveiled faces are beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into
His image from one degree of glory to another, which comes from the Lord Who is
the Spirit” (2Corinthians 3:18).
The highest degree or honor one can
ever achieve is an immortal glorified body, which is synonymous to everlasting
life, and will be accredited by Jesus Christ at His return. This degree in
glory varies from one degree to another, similarly to that of the sun which has
one glory, the moon another, the stars another and every star out of the
billions differs from star to star in glory.
It is therefore imperative that we
take heed to the apostle Paul’s admonition who wrote; “I urge you in the sight
of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the
good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without
spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which He will manifest
in His own time by the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord
of Lords, who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no
man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion (1Timothy
6:11-16).
Remember, “Do not be deceived; God
is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows
to his own flesh, will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the
Spirit will from the Spirit reap everlasting life” (Galatians
6:7-8).
The irony of truth is, pursuing a
college degree is sowing to the flesh, and will eventually reap corruption. No
offense intended.
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With brotherly love
Lucius Joseph
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