Happy & Healthy with Jeanine Amapola Ward

What If Your “Honesty” Isn’t Actually Gentleness? | Faith Friday Ep. 7 GENTLENESS

August 14, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Welcome back to Faith Friday!! We are almost done with this fruit of the Spirit series!!! hope y'all are loving it! In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit: gentleness from Galatians 5:22–23. We’ll talk about what biblical gentleness really means, how Jesus modeled it, and what it looks like in our everyday relationships, conversations, and responses. Gentleness invites us to respond rather than react, to speak truth with love, and to treat others with grace even when emotions run high. It’s a quiet strength that reflects the character of Christ. In this episode, we’ll explore: What biblical gentleness actually means Why gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit How Jesus demonstrated gentleness without compromising truth The difference between gentleness and weakness Practical ways to cultivate gentleness in our words, reactions, and relationships What it looks like to surrender our responses to the Holy Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 11:28–30 Reflection: Where might God be inviting you to replace a harsh reaction with a gentle response this week? SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalLiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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