Answer me this: Does righteous anger work all the time? Does being bold and forceful always suit the situation? Nope. In fact, in a lot of circumstances they're counterproductive.
Sometimes meek, shy, retiring, and just trying to get along, can be just what the doctor ordered.
It's not about us, after all -- it's all about those to whom we're bringing the Message. Shouldn't we follow Jesus' example in that regard? According to Matthew, Jesus behaved in a manner that fulfilled prophecy:
"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
He will not quarrel or cry aloud,
nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;
a bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory;
and in his name the Gentiles will hope."
Boldness, forcefulness, and righteous anger have their place; but wrongly applied they become intemperate and indiscreet zeal, and they will break the bruised reed, quench the smoldering wick. Is that not a monstrous sin?
Boldness, forcefulness, and righteous anger have their place; but wrongly applied they become intemperate and indiscreet zeal...
LIKEWISE:
Sometimes meek, shy, retiring, and just trying to get along, can be just as effective as lukewarm puke.
Revelation 3:15
I know what you have done, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.