The Gentleness of Christ
H. E. Manning. Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment to victory. I. EXAMPLES of Christ's gentleness recorded in Scripture. 1. In His dealing with His disciples (Luke 9:55; John 14:9; Mark 9:33, 34; John 20:27; John 21:15-17). 2. And so in like manner to all the people (Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 7:36-48; John 8:3-11). II. SOME GREAT TRUTHS TAUGHT US BY CHRIST'S GENTLENESS. 1. It implies that when there is so much as a spark of life in the conscience, there is possibility of entire conversion to God. 2. The only sure way of fostering the beginnings of repentance is to receive them with gentleness and compassion. How great a consolation there is in this Divine tenderness of Christ. (H. E. Manning.) Parallel Verses KJV: A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. WEB: He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.