Did Jesus teach that Christians should be meek?

Question

Does this contradict a Christian holding a position of power in their profession?

If not meek, what did he teach (in a word or two, not a thesis).

Answer 1

I believe it is less about the position than how one acts in that position. (In fact, I believe a true leader is one who is a servant to all).

Answer 2

The old Sermon on the Mount apparantly went along the lines of "Blessed are the Meek"
Reffering to the wealthy Pharasees, who used the locals as cheap labour.
Much as we still do today with Polish turnip pickers.
It is a moral saying that good folks, regardless of rank and opulence, or lack of will come out as fine citizens.

I find being "meek" in life is better than some bolshy beggars I come across.

Bob

Answer 3

Jesus said that leaders should be meek - not like the
leaders that are proud in society.
Jesus washed the disciples feet as an example to
them, as a leader.
If you want to be great in God's kingdom, you
have to be the servant of all.
Leaders are servants with the most responsibility,
like Jesus!
Also, Jesus was meek, but he also was strong,
strong to stand up for the truth like when he
drove out the greedy people in the temple.

Answer 4

You misunderstand the meaning of meekness. To be meek is to be humble: in other words, to consider no man to be LESS than yourself. Deep humility even considers others as *better* than yourself. A person may be recognized by other for their excellence of work or achievements and be promoted. That does not mean that the person who is being recognized/promoted is *not* meek. Meekness is a quality of the heart, not a station in life.

Answer 5

Meek means someone who is humble. Humility was the basis of Christ's teachings. The high strung, powerful executive, is an imagination of the media.

I've known meek and humble professionals who are very successful.

Answer 6

You're getting your definition of meek wrong.

To be meek simply means to be humble and teachable as to the things Jesus taught. It has nothing to do with your social status or the position you hold in the world. A world renowned physican can be meek. The poorest of the poor can be arrogant and unteachable.

Answer 7

The word 'meek' means 'tamed'. And the Lord tames us according to His will.

All too often people refer to the 'meek' as those who are weak looking, and who speak softly and timidly. That might be one definition of the word, but as usual, people rely on one definition of a word in order to understand things.

In this case the word 'meek' has root meanings from the Egyptian word that means to tame. As in the trainer of a horse taming the animal for the service it will be required to do.

So if we are paying attention to God, we are meek. We are trained daily, especially if we are in His constant service.

Sometimes horses are trained to walk. At other times horses are trained to run. At other times horses are trained for war. God selects the kind of training each servant of His requires. And for some it's ranting, for others it's calm reason. But both serve God in the manner He chooses to train them for.

Answer 8

Yes and Jesus also said. "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. Where is the problem of being in power. You don't like a nice boss?

Answer 9

Peter wasn't "meek" at the time? and meek doesn't mean "woosie" ty very much.....

Answer 10

The Biblical Jesus never existed so he could not have taught this.