What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “meek”? If you’re anything like me, you probably think of one of two things:

1. The meek shall inherit the earth!

2. Any number of negative qualities that have adhered themselves to the modern idea of meekness.

Meekness means a pushover. A pansy. A person who can’t or won’t stand strong in the face of adversity, instead running and hiding like a little mouse.

Right?

But if meekness means any of those pathetic things, then why woul...