Meekness

Meek and Lowly of Heart

By Elder David A. Bednar

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

April 2018

Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained, not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash. A meek person is not easily provoked, pretentious, or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of others.

Whereas humility generally denotes dependence upon God and the constant need for His guidance and support, a distinguishing characteristic of meekness is a particular spiritual receptivity to learning both from the Holy Ghost and from people who may seem less capable, experienced, or educated, who may not hold important positions, or who otherwise may not appear to have much to contribute. ...

Meekness is an attribute developed through desire, the righteous exercise of moral agency, and striving always to retain a remission of our sins.