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Meekness Is Not Weakness

Most people consider meekness to be weakness. In a world dominated by the strong — ruthless dictators, callous drug traffickers, and powerful corporate leaders — no one wants to be classified as the “wimp” everyone takes advantage of. But is that the biblical concept of meekness?

When Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek” (Matthew 5:5), He was not advocating a spineless acceptance of life or a doormat mentality. He was telling His followers to be submissive to God — willing to put their strength under His control.

Let’s illustrate this truth by an example:

There is a wonderful cooperation between a powerful horse and its rider. An animal of tremendous size and strength, seven or eight times the weight of a man, submits itself to its master’s control. A horse may race, leap, turn, prance, or stand motionless at the rider’s slightest command.

Folks, that’s strength under perfect control — and that defines the biblical concept of Christian meekness.

When we willingly place ourselves under the control of God, we are following the example of Jesus Himself while He lived on this earth. He submitted His power to the Father’s will (John 5:30; John 6:38; Hebrews 10:9).

Yes, there is great strength in meekness. It’s the power of God’s word working through us, when we willingly yield to His will (Romans 1:16; Matthew 7:21; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 13:21; 1 Peter 5:10).