Gentleness - The Fruit of the Spirit

John 8:1-11

Defining Gentleness

1. The Paragon of Gentleness (Jesus)
• A time for harsh words?
• Gentleness as integral to redemption
2. The Power of Gentleness
1. The power to persuade people
2. The power to flourish relationships
• The church community
• Effective Christian leadership
• Authority relationships
3. The Growth of Gentleness (proper self-restraint)
1. Humility (proper self-regard)
2. Security in the Lord (proper God-regard)

Next week: Self-control