Gentleness – A Daily Work, Part 3

Why is it Important to Be Calm?

Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

One of the definitions of moderation in this scripture is calmness.  Proverbs says, “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” A calm person is much more effective than a person who is full of rage.  Calmness is a gentle spirit, which is pleasing in the sight of God.  In the marriage bond, calmness defuses intense fellowship between a husband and his wife and brings it to an end.  Peter recommends that wives adorn themselves with calmness because calmness is an external virtue.  He also recommends that husbands be considerate toward their wives and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life.  The danger of not conducting oneself in the virtue of gentleness (calmness, considerateness, thoughtfulness) is your prayers being hindered.  When the author of discord rears his ugly head in your marriage, seek the wisdom of God to remain calm.  Finally, he recommends that you both be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble, refusing to return evil for evil or insult for insult.  Instead, bless each other by letting your moderation be known to each other.

Scripture References: Proverbs 29:11; I Peter 3:1-9; James 1:5

Prayer for today:  Father, I desire to do that which is pleasing in your sight.  In JESUS name, AMEN.

Whatever you must do today, there is a grace for that.  Accept the grace and make it a sweatless day.

Love

Dianne