Holy man Quote by J.C. Ryle
““A holy man will follow after meekness, longsuffering, gentleness, patience, kind tempers, government of his tongue. He will bear much, forbear much, overlook much and be slow to talk of standing on his rights. We see a bright example of this in the behaviour of David when Shimei cursed him, and of Moses when Aaron and Miriam spake against him (2 Samuel 16: 10; Numbers 12: 3).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Expository Thoughts on the Old Testament, 1865
A holy person embodies meekness, patience, gentleness, and restraint, following biblical examples.
In simple terms: True humility shows patience and gentle speech.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate meekness and patience.
Themes
humility
patience
gentleness
self‑control
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
biblical virtue
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility be a strength?
- In what ways does restraint improve relationships?
A Different Perspective
Meekness may be misread as weakness.
