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'''Meekness''' is to reject every thought and action of external coercion, hostility, and violence. It is to be gentle and kind, and to be empty of all selfishness and earthly ambition.

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==Church teachings==

The Orthodox Church teaches never to return evil for evil, but always in everything to overcome evil by good. It means that meekness is to have the firm and calm conviction that the good is more powerful than evil, and that the good ultimately is always victorious.

[[Beatitudes|Blessed meekness]] is an essential possession for the spiritual person, [[Jesus]] was meek person. In order to become one with God, one is to exhibit meekness, as the Lord Himself says: ''Come unto Me…and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest unto your souls'' (Matthew 11:28-29).

==External links==

*[http://www.holy-transfiguration.org/library_en/ct_love_meekness.html On Meekness, Humility and Love] - Archbishop Seraphim (Sobolev) of Sophia

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