Meekness
Power submitted — the strength of a trained warhorse.
The teaching
Prautes was used of a warhorse trained for battle: full power, fully under the rider's command. Meekness is not weakness; it is strength that has learned obedience.
The meek person does not need to defend, prove or promote themselves, because their identity is secure in God.
Moses was called the meekest man on earth while leading a nation. Jesus was meek while holding all authority. Meekness is what makes power safe.
Supporting scriptures
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5
"Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth."
Numbers 12:3
"Always being prepared to make a defense... yet do it with gentleness and respect."
1 Peter 3:15
Live it this week
Let a criticism stand uncorrected this week and take it to God instead of to your defence.