Matthew 5:14-16 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (NASB)

Matthew 5:14-16 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (NASB)

Matthew 5:14-16 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (NASB)

“You gotta’ be who you is, because if you ain’t who you is, then you is who you ain’t.”

John 8:12 – I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life. (NLT)

Matthew 11:29 – Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (NLT)

Matthew 11:29 – Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (NLT)

Gentleness = MeeknessMatthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Meekness = weakness, doormat, wimp, pansy. . . Meekness = broken horseMeekness = Power under God’s control

Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Numbers 12:3 – Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. (KJV)

Gentleness = self-control displayed in a calm spirit based on an unshakable confidence in God.

2 Corinthians 10:1 – Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. (NLT)

Conclusion

Booker T. Washington – I will not allow any man to make me lower myself by hating him. The only way I can destroy my enemy is to make him my friend.