Mildness: One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit

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Mildness: One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit

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WHAT IS MILDNESS?

Mildness is an inner, peaceful disposition. A mild person deals with others in a gentle, kind way and can face life’s irritations with calmness and self-control. To be mild in behavior is to be forgiving rather than angry, gracious rather than vengeful. make an effort.

The Spirit of mildness is concerned with another’s welfare, safety, and security. It is grounded in humility. A mild person is careful, tender, considerate, affectionate, and mild-mannered, free of all pushiness, roughness, or abrasiveness. When we say that a person is mild, it means that the person has a heart of forgiveness and grace. It means that the person is not easily provoked and that he/ she chooses a response of meekness and peace rather than one that leads to revenge. When we display mildness, we tame our unruly nature and deal peaceably with others.

We do live in a world where aggression and impatience are common, so we may find it a challenge to display a mild spirit. (Rom. 7:19). It requires effort to cultivate mildness, but God’s Holy Spirit will help us to strengthen our resolve to reach our goal. (Gal. 5:22, 23)” Thus, we should make the effort to cultivate mildness.

Mildness is a quality that attracts people andJesus is an outstanding example of a mild and kind person. (2 Cor. 10:1) Even children who hardly knew him wanted to be close to him.—(Mark 10:13-16). Mildness protects us as well as those around us. If we are mild, we do not quickly get frustrated or react angrily. (Prov. 16:32) We thus avoid feelings of guilt that arise after we hurt someone especially a person whom we love. And mildness protects those around us from suffering because of our unrestrained spirit. Mildness endears us to fellow humans. It makes people to open up to us, share their feelings, and discuss their problems. Mildness also pleases God.

Jesus is the perfect example of mildness. Despite his heavy responsibilities and busy schedule, He was mild-tempered toward all. Many in His day were struggling and loaded down, and they needed refreshment. How comforted they must have felt when Jesus said to them: “Come to me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and l will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because l am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest”!—(Matt. 11:28, 29.)

Above all, we saw precisely, in the Passion during the Lenten season how with meekness and mildness Jesus accepts being arrested, beaten and condemned unjustly.

Betty

Beatrice Egbuna is an experienced Broadcast Technologist with a strong background in managing broadcast equipment and sound technology. She has played a leading role in building and installing various radio studios, as well as maintaining and repairing both analogue and digital equipment at Voice of Nigeria (VON) studios. Egbuna holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Lagos State University (LASU), and has received training in Audio Engineering from the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. She also holds certificates in Senior Management Programmes from the Lagos Business School (LBS) and the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), as well as a certificate in Entrepreneurial Management from the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). Prior to joining EDC in 2011, Beatrice worked in various capacities at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and VON before retiring in 2010 as Deputy Director Programming. She has also worked as a Consultant/Mentor on projects like "Road-to-Growth" powered by Cherie Blair Foundation and Access Bank Plc. Egbuna produced and presented "Enterprise Stories", a live radio program on Inspiration 92.3 FM, which brings entrepreneurs together every Tuesday at 3 pm to share their success stories and inspire startup developers to follow their dreams. She also produced "The Economy and You," a program that aired for about four years on Rhythm 93.7 FM, which brought policymakers, technocrats and successful business executives to discuss government policies and their impact on the economy and businesses in Nigeria. Currently, Beatrice Egbuna is the Principal Consultant at Maluwe Capacity Builders International, Nigeria, where she provides real-time feedback and actionable advice that adds value to her clients. She is also a mentor and faculty member at the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University, and a BDSP Consultant on the 5-year (20??-20??) MASTERCARD TRANSFORMING NIGERIA YOUTH PROJECT (TNY). Egbuna is passionate about developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem, providing business support and advisory services to entrepreneurs within and outside the EDC business network for over a decade. She is a certified IFC/LPI Trainer, certified SMEDAN Business Development Service Provider (BDSP), life coach, work-life balance advocate/coordinator, and marriage counsellor who helps employees/career/business people find fulfilment in the workplace, balance in their daily activities, and solutions to their marital challenges. To reach Beatrice Egbuna she can be contacted through her email addresses: bettyegbuna@yahoo.com and maluwehelp@gmail.com. She also has a website, https://momentwithbetty.com.

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Matthew Ngwu says:

April 8, 2024 at 5:31 pm

This is a great article. When you're mild mannered, Jesus can come into your life with God's simple gifts of peace, grace, and joy. So you can see, the reward is huge to be mild mannered.
- Betty says:
  
  April 10, 2024 at 2:57 pm
  
  You will enjoy peace even in the toughest situation. It is a great gift from the Holy Spirit to be mild mannered . Thank you Dr. Matthew for your beautiful and educative comments.

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