The Greek word the Bible often translates “gentle” is epiekes . It technically has a richer meaning than any English word. In the language of the day, it was used in a way similar to being kind, courteous or tolerant. Patience to endue injustice, mistreatment or disgrace. Yielding. Willingness to remain self-controlled when wronged. Humility. Someone once said it could be called “graciousness of humility.” This word shows up when describing the character of an elder who must not be “pugnacious, but gentle ( epiekes )” (1 Tim. 3:3). In Titus 3:2 we are “to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle ( epiekes ).” James tells us the wisdom that comes down from above is, “First pure, then peaceable, gentle” ( epiekes ). In Philippians 4:5 we are to “let [our] gentle ( epiekes ) spirit be known to all men.”

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Breads	24	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	All-purpose flour
1/2	c	Yellow cornmeal
2 1/2	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1/3	c	Shortening
3/4	c	Milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Cut in
shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Sprinkle milk evenly over flour mixture, stirring just until dry
ingredients are moistened.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface,
and knead 10 to 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2
inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450
for 10 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.
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