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Many women set aside a lot of time and spend a lot of money toward their  outward appearance; but when it comes to the inward appearance, it seems as  though little to no time is spent thereon.  The media advertises so much on how  to improve the outer man; but when it comes to the improvement of the “inner man  of the heart” there is very little being said and done.

I Peter 3:3-4, “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of  plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;  Verse  4. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,  even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of  great price.”

A Meek and Quiet Spirit

According to Merriam Webster’s online dictionary,

Meek means:

  1. To endure injury with patience and without resentment.
  2. Deficient in spirit and courage: SUBMISSIVE
  3. Not violent or strong: MODERATE

Quiet means:

Restrained in speech, manner, etc.; saying little.

If you want to improve your inner man pray for a meek and a quiet spirit.   According to the Bible, if you are married, these will enhance your marriage; if  you are single, these will prepare you for marriage; and if you do not ever  intend on getting married, these will be great treasures to own.  The holy women  of the Bible adorned themselves with these invaluable qualities. Meekness is  more than just an outward expression; it comes from the heart.

 

What Does Meekness Do for You?

Meekness prevents you from being unforgiving, prideful, and angry.  A meek  spirit prohibits hatred, promotes love, and is not intimidating.  A docile  person does not criticize, condemn, nor judge.  A person with this quality is  kind, other-centered, longsuffering, and gentle.

In essence, meekness will solve a lot of problems in relationships, and by  and large, would improve not only marriages, but friendships, church  communities, other communities, and nations when you walk in it.

 

What Does Quietness Do for You?

Quietness prevents you from being a show-off, alleviates the sins of the  tongue: gossip, backbiting, slandering, arguments, criticism, and the likes.  A  quiet person is not pushy or pretentious, does not get angry easily, is not  impatient, and does not yield to extreme emotions.  Quietness restrains you from  disturbing your neighbors, helps you to co-exist peacefully with others, allows  you to keep a clear thinking head, and is not competitive.  This character trait  does not mean that a person does not speak when it is necessary.

Many people tend to look down at this beauty; but God looks up at it.  The  Bible is against women being loud and clamorous; but it praises women who are  decorated with a quiet spirit.  Quietness is more than speaking little; it is a  mindset and way of behaving.  Meekness and quietness are not weaknesses; but  strengths and virtues that every woman should covet.

About Author: Kathy-Ann Bamkefa invites you to visit her blog Woman of Praise at http://womanofpraise.blogspot.com for more interesting reading  and for excerpts from her poetry book, Inspirational Poems & Psalms  Especially for You Collection I.

Website: http://www.wdcapministries.org/

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