Listen "The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness Day 4: The Strength of Gentleness"
Episode Synopsis
Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit: GentlenessDay 4: The Strength of GentlenessKey Verse: Proverbs 15:4 (NASB 2020)“A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit.”⸻Episode Highlights• Gentleness is not weakness—it’s strength under the Spirit’s control.• A soothing tongue brings life, while harshness crushes the spirit.• Jesus demonstrated ultimate strength by choosing gentleness in suffering.• True gentleness corrects without shaming and stands firm without hostility.• Gentleness confuses the enemy and opens the door to transformation.• Spirit-empowered restraint is a powerful witness to the world.• Responding with gentleness, even when wronged, reveals the heart of Christ.⸻Scripture References• Proverbs 15:4 – A soothing tongue is a tree of life.• Isaiah 42:3 – A bent reed He will not break off.• Luke 23:34 – Jesus prays for His enemies on the cross.• 2 Timothy 2:24-25 – Correct with gentleness, not quarrelsomeness.• Proverbs 25:15 – A gentle tongue breaks bone.• Galatians 5:23 – Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit.• James 1:19-20 – Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.• Matthew 11:29 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart.⸻Reflection QuestionsHow do you usually respond when you feel wronged or misunderstood?What would it look like to display Spirit-led gentleness in a current conflict?Are you using your strength to defend yourself—or to reflect Christ?⸻Takeaway ChallengeThink of one situation where you’ve been tempted to react in the flesh.Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to respond with gentleness instead.Let your words become a tree of life to someone today.⸻Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree.All his socials are @Awakened Ministries.https://linktr.ee/Awakened.Ministries⸻Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported. To partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, visit the Linktree to give via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon.⸻Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.⸻Call to ActionIf this episode challenged you, take a moment to share it with someone who needs strength wrapped in compassion.Tomorrow, we close out our series on gentleness by looking at how this fruit empowers our witness and our walk.Don’t miss it.