Article March 15, 1982 Issue

Meekness and human relationships

JOE ELLER

Introducing meekness into a human relationship is like pouring oil on a rusted bearing; it can turn a strained, stagnant relationship into a productive one—full of purity and affection.

Of itself, meekness is not the agent that brings change to a relationship. Meekness comes with glimpsing and pursuing the Christ-idea —the manifestation of God, which comes with healing power. Spiritually considered, meekness is a sign of the Christ-idea working in human consciousness. That is, meekness can be won because of what God is doing. And meekness, lived, becomes a powerful tool that helps us better our relationships.

Suppose we have a relationship that could be improved. We have options. We could take seminars, read books, seek counseling—even talk face to face with the other person. But we miss the most important consideration if we fail to deepen our understanding of our relationship to God. That's the one direct, unchanging relationship we have. The goodness in our friendships has its roots in the understanding of our status as God's children—already complete. As we grow into this spiritual understanding, our relations with family and friends will be proportionably enriched.

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