"Blessed are the meek For they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5.
"The Century Dictionary defines meek as 'self controlled and gentle; not easily provoked or irritated; forbearing under injury or annoyance.' Webster defines meekness as 'submissive to the Divine will; patience and gentleness from moral and religious motives.' "
"The reward of this grace,....like the others, is future;....these shall be heirs of God, joint-heirs with Jesus Christ; and the earth is part of that great inheritance, which in turn, by Divine arrangement, they shall bestow at the close of the Millennial age, upon the world of man kind."
"If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14.
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace." Colossians 3:12 & 15.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7.
"Then he continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them." Daniel 10:12.