Abuse Quote by V. Raymond Edman

Meekness implies a spirit of gratitude as opposed to an attitude of self-sufficiency, an acknowledgement of a greater power beyond oneself, a recognition of…

— Gordon B. Hinckley

Meekness is calm confidence, settled assurance, and rest of the soul. It is the tranquil stillness of a soul that is at rest in…

— Matthew Henry

The highest degree of meekness consists in seeing, serving, honoring, and treating amiably, on occasion, those who are not to our taste, and who…

— Saint Francis de Sales

“Meekness is the quality of those who are "Godfearing, righteous, humble, teachable, and patient under suffering." Those who possess this attribute are willing to…

— Ulisses Soares

Meekness enables us to be led by the Spirit of God.

— John Hagee

Meekness is the mark of a man who has been mastered by God.

— Geoffrey B. Wilson

“Once again, therefore, I would define meekness like this. The man who is truly meek is the one who is amazed that God and…

— D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

The meek are positive and often colorful characters. They are not self-assertive nor self-seeking, to be sure, but rather they are unselfish and uncomplaining,…

— V. Raymond Edman

“...meekness also means strength--strength to be yourself, your best self, and to resist those people, principles, and places that work to abuse you physically,…

— Patricia T. Holland

Meekness is an unchanging state of mind, which both in honor and dishonor remains the same. Meekness consists in praying sincerely and undisturbedly in…

— John Climacus

“Meekness is vital for us to become more Christlike. Without it we won't be able to develop other important virtues. Being meek does not…

— Ulisses Soares

The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His Word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with…

— Matthew Henry