Cyprian:
"The Christian has departed from rage and carnal contention as if from the hurricanes of the sea. He has already begun to be tranquil and meek in the harbor of Christ. Therefore, he should allow neither anger nor discord within his breath. For he must… [not] bear hatred."
Ignatius:
"Conquer… their harsh temper by gentleness, their passion by meekness. For ‘blessed are the meek;’ … Paul exhorts as follows: ‘The servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle towards all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.’"
Origen:
"I assert that the whole inhabited world contains evidence of the works of Jesus, in the existence of those churches of God…. And the name of Jesus … produces a marvelous meekness of spirit and complete change of character."
Question for Today
Striving, anger, and discord are antithetical to meekness.
Where are these most prevalent in your life?
How can you pursue meekness and gentleness to conquer these things?
The Historic Faith
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