Meek and Lowly

Meek and Lowly

Ephesians 4:1-2

Introduction

A. The Need for Christ in a Broken World

B. The Role of Unity in Reflecting God's Nature

I. The Four Character Traits You Need to Maintain Unity

A. Humility (Lowliness)

1. The Honesty of Humility

2. Comparing Ourselves to Christ

B. Meekness

1. Strength Under Control

2. The Example of Moses and Jesus

C. Longsuffering (Patience)

1. Suffering Long with Annoying People 

2. The Growth of Patience through Trials

D. Bearing with One Another in Love

1. Graciousness towards Annoying and Irritating People

2. Reflecting Christ's Love to a Divided World

II. The Importance of Unity

A. Unity as a Reflection of God's Nature

B. Unity's Impact on a Lonely World

C. The Connection between Unity and God's Love

Conclusion

A. The Call to Maintain Unity for God's Sake

B. Encouragement to Apply these Character Traits in Daily Life

Application Questions:

1.    How did the Holy Spirit illuminate or convict you of truth from this sermon?

2.    Can you identify areas in your life where you may be lacking humility, meekness, longsuffering, and bearing with others in love?

3.    In what ways can you apply humility in your interactions with others, both in your church and daily life?

4.    What does meekness mean to you, and how can you work on controlling your strength in relationships and interactions?

5.    How do you typically handle patience when dealing with people who annoy or irritate you?

6.    Have you experienced growth in patience through challenging circumstances or trials in your life?

7.    How can you reflect Christ's love by bearing with others, even when they may be difficult to deal with?

8.    How can you show God's love and unity to a world that often feels lonely and divided?

9.    In what practical ways can you work on applying humility, meekness, longsuffering, and bearing with others in your daily life and relationships?