O-OUTLOOK UNDER GOD’S CONTROL
This is the second post out of five where I am defining “gentle power” or gentleness which is a part of the Fruit of the Spirit. Not only is gentleness bringing our personality under God’s control, it is also bringing our outlook under God’s control. I’ve been a pastor for over 25 years and one of the things I’ve learned is that everyone’s outlook on life is different. Some are completely absorbed in themselves. There actions and decisions are all about themselves and no one else is taken into consideration. Their motto is: “I might as well look out of number one because no one else is going to.” Others are less focused on themselves and think about how their decisions and actions affect others. These folks tend to be a little less compulsive and more reflective.
In Galatians 5:22-23 when Paul says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is…gentleness“ he is saying part of being gentle is bringing my outlook on life under God’s control. What are the results? What happens when I bring my outlook under God’s control? The primary way this manifests itself is that we start working for the benefit of others, not just ourselves. You see, gentle people are understanding. 2 Peter 1:7 says, “…and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.” This will make the next step possible, which is for you to enjoy other people, to like them, and finally grow to love them deeply. Gentle people also are not demanding. Listen to James 3:16, “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” Enough said!
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