The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentle and Strong
by David Chadwick
Gentleness is the eighth fruit of the Holy Spirit.
The Greek word for gentleness is praus. It's the only adjective Jesus ever uses to describe himself (Matthew 11:30).
The word literally means "bridled power." Picture a fierce, strong stallion who is bridled by a rider. It is able to run and jump over high walls, but because of the bridle in its mouth is able to correctly direct the powerful force within. This is true gentleness.
Philippians 4:5 says, "Let your reasonableness be known to everyone." Other translations say to let your gentleness be evident to all. Surely there…
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