"What is meekness?" you may ask.

According to Matthew 5:5, the meek shall inherit the earth. In Matthew 11:29, Christ describes himself as meek and lowly, also describing how as a result of taking that yoke we find rest. Paul encourages the church of Ephesus to walk with lowliness and meekness, treating each other with love in Ephesians 4:2. Meekness is even a fruit of the Spirit. So... what really is meekness?
Is meekness some lowly, humble thought of yourself? Is it cowering down when confronted? Is it a substitution for weakness?
The Greek noun that our word meekness is derived from is prautes/praotes. Meekness is not the action that is seen as a result of something, meaning it is not that act of being humble or lowly. It is an inward temper spirit that is first and foremost exercised towards God, then fellow men. However, like stated, it starts at the spirit. Meekness is a spiritual 'mindset' and attitude of the heart that begins inwardly and has an outwardly impact. The English word meekness suggests and denotes weakness, but the original Greek does no such thing. We tend to see a man who is meek is weak, becuase he cannot help himself when in actuality a man is meek becuase he has the Lord's inifite resources firmly grasped onto his fingertips and command. Meekness also removes itself from selfish intent and motive and embraces the attitude of Christ himself.
Christ was not weak, he stood up for the oppressed and rebuked Pharisees and Saducees when needed. Christ knew who he was and spoke boldly of it when the time was right to. Christ was not self-centered, and with his servant-like attitude illustrated love through meekness, just as we are called to also do.