Fruit of the Spirit - Study Worksheet 9

Study Worksheet

Read Chapter 9 Gentleness in the book The Fruit Of The Spirit along with scriptures given in the questions below:

1. After reading the first section of our chapter:

a. How do you define Gentleness?

b. What new aspect(s) of Gentleness did you learn from your reading?

2. What sorts of circumstances require:

a. A Firm Response

b. Discernment regarding a Response

c. A Soft Touch

3. Grade your church in the following areas, give a reason for your grades:

a. Welcoming to Strangers 

b. Reverence (Worshipful Atmosphere)

c. Sincerity & Love for God

4. Read 1 Peter 3:15.  Why do you think it's important, when giving an answer for your faith, to do so with "gentleness & respect"?

5. What is the danger of an attitude of "peace at any price"?

6.  a. Under what circumstances are you prone to be defensive or find it difficult to accept correction?

b. Pray about this over the next couple days, asking God to reveal the root of your defensiveness, note what God reveals to you here:

c. When we need to correct others, how should we go about this?  Find scripture to support your answer.

7. What is the role of Forgiveness when demonstrating Gentleness?

8. Read the account of pastor Stu Weber (page 146).

a. What do you think was the root of Stu's problem?

b. What did you learn from the actions of his friend Steve?

9.  a. How does it feel to be on the receiving end of someone's rage or rude behavior?

b. How might you temper your response toward them?

10. Who do you like to learn from?  Why?