Biblical Meekness never meant weakness and cowardice. It derives from a Greek word used to describe a well self controlled horse. He had the potential to run you over, or rein and kill you with his hooves, if he so chooses. But he is in control of his wild impulses. He is the master of those impulses, rather than mastered by them. I love how Jordan Peterson put it in this interview. when asked about "The Meek will inherit the earth." He actually captured the essence of the Greek word in modern language very vividly.
"Meekness.... those who have swords and know how to use them, but choose to keep them sheathed will inherit the earth." - Jordan Peterson Oz Talk: Jordan Peterson.
Sheathing swords, I think we all agree, is always the best option of all.
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