Character Traits

Meekness

Generic Definition

“the quality of being patient or quiet in nature”

Biblical Definition

“willingly submiting my heart to God's will realizing all I possess has been provided by Him”

Bible Verse

“And the Lord's servant[a] must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,”

2 Timothy 2:24

Notable Quotes

Sivananda

Hindu spiritual teacher
“Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.”
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Geoffrey B. Wilson

Pastor
“Meekness is the mark of a man who has been mastered by God.”
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Warren W. Wiersbe

Theologian
“Meekness is power under control.”
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John MacArthur

“Meekness is the strength of the strong, not the weakness of the weak.”

Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.

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