Tougher Than It Seems

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In a world where “might makes right,” gentleness can feel like weakness. But what if it is actually a surprising kind of strength?

God places a high value on gentleness. Jesus describes himself as gentle, and it is listed among the nine fruits of the Spirit that God wants to grow in each of us. So, what is it about gentleness that God prizes? And what does it look like to choose gentleness when the world around us prefers control and power? In this sermon, we close out our Cultivate series by reshaping our view of gentleness and considering whether it might just be one of the most powerful ways we reflect Jesus to the world.