Jesus' gentleness made us great.
Ever realised that? He could have scolded and berated and fired His disciples when they screwed up and made mistakes. After all, He knows better than anyone else on earth the importance of His mission. Even the best that the disciples gave could only be less than perfect as they are after all still human. In comparison to His understanding, to His wisdom, to His anointing, how theirs must have paled. Yet He kept on giving them second chances, third chances and kept on encouraging them.
Hmm but how about us?
Based on our limited understanding, wisdom and abilities, we presume to correct those "below" us. Yes, they need to be corrected and helped to improve, but let it be done with gentleness and encouragement. No need to be harsh, the occasion does not call for it. Gentle correction works better than fierce words because gentleness carries love. So you would know the person correcting you is doing it because he loves you and wants you to improve.
Your gentleness makes others great.
Think about it.
1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done with love.
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