“A meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4

“温柔安静的心，在神面前是极宝贵的。”彼得前书3:4

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In a world dominated by noise, ambition, and self-assertion, Matthew Henry’s A Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit is a timeless call to cultivate the rare grace of spiritual stillness.

在一个被噪音、野心和自我主张所主宰的世界中，马太·亨利的《论温柔与心灵的安静》是一个永恒的呼召，要培养属灵安静这种稀有的恩典。

Rich in Scripture and warm in tone, this little-known treasure from one of the most beloved Puritan pastors offers deep instruction for every Christian longing to reflect the gentleness of Christ.

这本鲜为人知的珍宝出自一位最受爱戴的清教徒牧师，内容丰富充满圣经，语调温暖，为每一个渴望反映基督温柔的基督徒提供深刻的教导。

With pastoral wisdom, Henry explores the nature, beauty, and necessity of meekness—not as passive weakness, but as a strength rooted in submission to God and self-restraint toward others.

亨利以牧者的智慧探讨温柔的本质、美丽和必要性——不是作为被动的软弱，而是作为一种扎根于顺服神和对他人自制的力量。

This is the meekness of Christ, who in His majesty is “gentle and lowly in heart” (Matt. 11:29).

这就是基督的温柔，祂在祂的威严中”心里柔和谦卑”（太11:29）。

Henry unpacks how this grace transforms our posture toward God’s Word, His providence, and our relationships with others.

亨利阐述了这种恩典如何改变我们对神的话语、祂的护理以及我们与他人关系的态度。

It produces a spirit that is not easily provoked, a tongue that is slow to speak in anger, and a heart that rests quietly under the sovereign hand of God.

它产生一个不轻易被激怒的灵，一个在愤怒中慢慢说话的舌头，以及一颗在神的主权之手下安静安息的心。

Drawing from vivid metaphors—still waters, quiet seas, and weaned children—Henry paints a vision of the soul governed not by turbulent passion, but by the peace of God.

亨利运用生动的比喻——静水、平静的海和断奶的孩子——描绘了一个不被汹涌情感而被神的平安所治理的灵魂的景象。

He argues that true meekness is not natural temperament, but a fruit of the Spirit wrought by grace in the heart of the believer.

他论证说，真正的温柔不是天然的性情，而是圣灵通过恩典在信徒心中做工的果子。

It teaches us to submit to God’s will with reverence, to bear injury with patience, and to respond to provocation not with retaliation, but with humility.

它教导我们以敬畏顺服神的旨意，以忍耐承受伤害，以谦卑而非报复来回应挑衅。

Here you will find:

在这里你将找到：

The biblical and practical meaning of meekness and quietness of spirit

温柔和心灵安静的圣经和实践意义

The reasons why this grace is precious in God’s sight

这种恩典在神眼中宝贵的原因

How to respond to affliction, provocation, and injustice without losing peace

如何在不失去平安的情况下回应苦难、挑衅和不公

Encouragements, examples, and directions for cultivating meekness

培养温柔的鼓励、例证和指导

How Christ, the Lamb of God, is our supreme pattern and empowering Savior

基督，神的羔羊，如何成为我们的至高典范和赐能力的救主

As Henry writes, “Meekness is a victory over ourselves and the rebellious lusts in our own bosoms; it is the quieting of internal conflicts, the stilling of an insurrection at home.”

正如亨利所写：”温柔是对我们自己和我们内心叛逆情欲的胜利；它是内在冲突的平息，是对家中叛乱的镇静。”

For anyone longing for peace within and witness without, this book offers both deep comfort and holy challenge.

对于任何渴望内在平安和外在见证的人，这本书既提供深深的安慰，也提供圣洁的挑战。

Let this classic shape your heart after the likeness of Christ—who, in all His majesty, never raised His voice in the street but welcomed the weary with gentleness and truth.

让这本经典之作按基督的样式塑造你的心——祂在祂所有的威严中，从未在街上扬声，而是以温柔和真理欢迎疲乏的人。

Table of Contents

目录

The Nature of Meekness and Quietness of Spirit

温柔与心灵安静的本质

The Excellency of Meekness

温柔的优越性

Lack of Meekness Lamented

缺乏温柔的哀叹

Encouragements to Meekness—Scripture Precepts

温柔的鼓励——圣经训诫

Scripture Patterns

圣经模式

When Meekness is Specially Required

何时特别需要温柔

Arguments for Meekness

支持温柔的论证

Some Rules of Direction

一些指导规则