I'm sure this is a very popular scripture, and in theory-it's a good one. Being meek, submissive and humble before the Lord is a good thing. After all, the Lord is all powerful and all knowing and you are not. What isn't talked about though is that being meek and humble in front of the Lord does not mean that you have to be a milquetoast in dealing with your fellow men.
There is a difference of course between "Christian Love and meekness" and "I am a doormat who is too frightened and humble to ever make a stand". If you trust in the Lord (and you should) then you know there is a time for everything. Striking the right balance between humility and strength is a challenge for all Christians, because the moment a Christian takes a stand and chooses to debate or argue a non believer can say "But you aren't being humble!" Sadly, many people confuse "being humble" for "never standing up for yourself."
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