that day when his redemption is ultimately consummated. Thus Paul writes to the Ephesians: ‘And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption’ (4:30). If therefore we are a people who are possessed by the Spirit of God we will be preoccupied with his glory. Gentleness brings glory to God whereas aggression brings the gospel into disrepute. Gentleness is consistent with the character of Christ whose noble name we bear and represent as Christians. Gentleness
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