Blessed Are The Meek - Matthew 5:5

Transformative Truth: 
Biblical Meekness is essential for anyone who will enter into the New Earth to come.

(1) The “If this” Part: “Blessed are the meek”
 (a) Meekness in the eyes of the world.
 (b) Meekness according to God:
  (i) not weakness of character,
  (ii) but strength of character.
  (iii) It is the attitude of one who:
   1.  Realizing his own spiritual poverty, acknowledges he deserves nothing 
        from the hand of God or his fellow man.
   2.  Does not become resentful toward God when bad things happen or 
        when others treat him badly, knowing that God is using it to purify him.
   3.  Believes God will work all things for this good, so he leaves his case with
        God-relying on God rather than his own strength to defend against injustice.
 (c) Moses’ reaction in Numbers 12 shows self-control as a key
      element of Biblical meekness.
 (d) The Biblically meek must be able to exhibit ________________.
(2) The “Then That” Part: “They shall inherit the earth”
 (a) The Present View - The meek already inherit the earth in this life (1 Cor. 3:21)
 (b) The Future View - The __________ _______________ to come.
(3) Conclusion: Biblical Meekness is necessary because:
 (a) It is a necessary character trait of those who are saved;
 (b) It is commanded by the Lord;
 (c) It is essential for our being effective witnesses;
 (d) Without meekness within us, we cannot give glory to God.