# Gentleness

> Spirit fruit: gentleness.

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## Under fire

- Contempt is not courage.
- If you must correct, restore gently. Check your pride first.
- Soft answer. Truth without the knife.

## Prayer

Jesus, form Your gentleness in me. Amen.

## Truth

The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness.

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.

Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.

## Scripture

- [Galatians 5:22–23](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV)
- [Galatians 6:1](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A1&version=NIV)
- [Matthew 11:29](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A29&version=NIV)
- [Philippians 4:5](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A5&version=NIV)
- [1 Peter 3:15](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A15&version=NIV)

## Connected truth

- [Walk by the Spirit](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/walk-by-the-spirit)
- [Restore Gently and Give Time](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/restore-gently-and-give-time)
- [Guard Your Heart and Mouth](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/guard-your-heart-and-mouth)
- [Leave Vengeance to the Lord](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/leave-vengeance-to-the-lord)
- [Kindness](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/kindness)
- [Self-control](https://bedrock.rippel.ai/c/self-control)

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