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Galatians 5:22,23--But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 

Let your gentleness be evident to all. (Philippians 4:5) 

Gentleness is: the power of your potential under God’s control. 

Philippians 2:4,5 [LB]--Don't just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ. 

Gentle people are: 

• Understanding
  Acts 20:35; 2 Peter 1:7 [LB] 
• Not demanding
  James 4:1,2 [GN]; 3:16 [LB] 

James 3:6, 8 [LB]--And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is full of wickedness, and poisons every part for the body. And the tongue is set on fire by hell itself and can turn our whole lives into a blazing flame of destruction and disaster... but no human being can tame the tongue. It is always ready to pour out its deadly poison. 

See also Luke 6:45 [LB] and Ephesians 4:29 [Message] 

Proverbs 15:4--Gentle words cause life and health. 

Ephesians 4:2--Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. 

Proverbs 16:32--he who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city. 

Proverbs 15:2 [LB]--The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 

Small Group Discussion Questions: 

1. God’s Spirit gives us power to build healthy relationships. 
   Why is gentleness so important? 
2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson. 
   What personal application can you make from this week's teaching? 
3. In which areas of your life do you need to ask God to create spiritual gentleness? 
4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group. 

*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.
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