Gentleness is the characteristic of being even-tempered, tender, able to hold back, keeps passions under control, humble, measured. Often gentleness is equated with weakness and passivity, however true gentleness requires power and is powerful. Gentleness seems to be most visible in our words, in how we speak/write to and about people. A synonym for Gentleness is meekness which is power/strength under control. Humility is another, knowing your place. Our power is in Jesus (not ourselves) and he gives us a gentleness that is not weak and a strength that is not harsh.