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Is agreeable to God
Ecclesiasticus 1:34-35. For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and
discipline: and that which is agreeable to him, is faith, and
meekness: and he will fill up his treasures.
Has its own reward
Matthew 5:4. Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
Is the proper manner for everyone at all times
Ephesians 4:1-2. I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that
you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called: With all
humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in
charity.
Galations 6:1. Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you,
who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness,
considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Timothy 2:24-25. But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but
be mild toward all men, apt to teach, patient, With modesty
admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give
them repentance to know the truth;
Is a fruit of the Holy Spirit
Galations 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace,
patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity, mildness, faith,
modesty, continency, chastity.
Is a virtue shown by Christ
Matthew 11:29. Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me,
because I am meek, and humble of heart: And you shall find rest to
your souls.
Lessens anger
Proverbs 15:1. A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word
stirreth up fury.