Reply To: All good is from God

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November 28, 2017 at 8:34 pm #5455

Michael

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Thank you for pointing out Abram’s trust in God! Abram’s behavior demonstrates Meekness. I have read modern definitions of meekness and they suggest a negative tone to the word, like being a doormat for others. I have also found biblical based definitions to this word that suggest a quiet form of strength.
Having a genuine trust in God, as Abram demonstrated, rules out any sense of human will and fear. There really is no need to push and claw past others in order to get some limited amount of good. Good is available everywhere, for everyone.
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…”
Isaiah 30:15