Become New with John Ortberg 33. How to Be Gentle
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Oct 10, 2025 Discover the radical call for gentleness in today's world. Explore how Paul contrasts gentleness with traditional zeal, a quality he admired before a life-changing encounter. Reflect on the significance of gentleness, highlighted through literary characters and personal stories. Learn about Jesus' redefinition of zeal, transforming it from violence to self-giving love. This enlightening conversation encourages listeners to embody gentleness, making it a powerful, visible trait in their lives.
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Make Gentleness Your Public Mark
- Let your gentleness be evident to all instead of insisting on your rights or brilliance.
- Root your demeanor in Jesus so gentleness, not power, defines how others see you.
Gentleness Is Transformative Strength
- Gentleness is not weakness but a transformative character quality tied to sweet reasonableness.
- It refuses strict legalism and honors the integrity of others rather than standing on rights.
Atticus Finch As A Model
- Tim Williams uses Atticus Finch as an example of humble moral courage that looks weak but acts decisively.
- Atticus never boasts about his abilities yet defends the defenseless and only uses force when necessary.
