Definition
"Gentle and humble demeanor; strength controlled and directed aright; not aggressive or harsh"
Classification
Category
moral
Cardinal Virtue
Temperance
Type
potential
Clinical Applications
- •Anger outbursts and aggression
- •Passive-aggressive patterns
- •Rage damaging relationships
- •Difficulty expressing anger appropriately
CCMMP Integration
We are Created meek—capable of gentle strength that doesn't blast others with rage. Fallen meekness becomes either seething resentment or out-of-control anger. Grace enables meek strength—powerful enough to set boundaries yet gentle enough to respect others' dignity.
Virtue Overview
Category
moral
Cardinal Virtue
Temperance
Therapeutic Tags
angerrelationshipsstress