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RESPOND WITH MEEKNESS AND GENTLENESS, Part 11
Wise parents will teach and train their children early in life how to overcome temper tantrums, violent behavior, sullenness, pouting, grudge holding, and refusing to speak (the silent treatment). These behaviors can turn a home into a very unpleasant place to live.
If these moods and behavior abnormalities are not wisely dealt with early in life, they will become major strongholds for demonic activity. And they will negatively alter the atmosphere of your home.
Moods can be so strong that anyone coming into the home can immediately feel them. You can literally cut the air with a knife.
Parents must take the child aside and quietly, but firmly, explain how wrong the child’s behavior or attitude is. Sharing God’s Word and praying with the child is important. If the behavior is serious enough a spanking may be appropriate. A full apology by the child is essential to anyone who may be a victim.
When one is older and cannot be treated like a child, it is still important to address the matter maturely and not in anger. The Scripture says: “A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath” (Proverbs 15:1 NET).
Galatians 6:1 applies to adults who could be part of the family or part of the church fellowship. “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, let thou also be tempted.”
We notice the importance of meekness in Scripture when it comes to counseling, bringing correction, and disciplining.
1 Corinthians 4:21: “What will ye? Shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?”
2 Corinthians 10:1; “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ . . . “
2 Timothy 2:25: “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.”
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
