"Notice what he says in verse 1 of Chapter 10, "By the meekness +gentleness of Christ...." He is saying, this is my appeal to you in this environment, in this context. Those 2 things, "meekness," which is humility, and "gentleness" (or sweet reasonableness) should characterize the environment we do battle in. The character of our Lord, Paul says, should be reflected in us. And when you are in battle, you dont need to be bitter. In gentleness and meekness come humbly before God, saying, "theres a battle to be won, and I come dependently and graciously to you." Come in a proper attitude.
-Confronted by love, Baumann
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