(Galatians 5:22–23 NIV) 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.

(Matthew 11:29 NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” 

1.   Gentleness is a Byproduct of Awareness. 

(2 Corinthians 4:6-8 NIV) For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.

(Isaiah 40:10-11 NIV) See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. 

2.   Gentleness is the Vocabulary of the Secure. 

(Proverbs 15:1 NIV) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(Proverbs 25:15 NIV) Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

3.   Gentleness is the Evidence of Forgiveness. 

(Galatians 6:1 NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. 

(Philippians 4:5 NIV) Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.