Gentle Giants

Last night at Fusion, we discussed the spiritual fruit gentleness. The phrase "power under restraint" really struck a cord in me because looking at our generation and culture, we know no restraints. People are rash, loud and don't want anyone telling them to hold back. The most outrageous are the ones that stay in the popular eye, and it's a shame.

The entire night, Fezzik the giant (from Princess Bride) kept popping into my head. He was menacingly massive and could pack a punch that'd knock a man out cold. But when I think about his character I don't associate him with violence, but his gentleness.

Yes, he did use his physical against others but his attitude was not haughty or prideful.

As we consider who we want to become, our display of meekness versus aggressiveness needs to be considered.

Remember, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves" (phil 2:3).

We can still be known as strong and powerful individuals without bringing others down.