Philippians 4:5 "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." As I look at this verse, I see several applications for the word, moderation. It can mean mildness, gentleness, or being patient. Ultimately it means to act appropriately in response to situations and circumstances. The root meaning is to "superimpose" gentleness over the reaction of anger. It means to superimpose mildness over giving a harsh answer. We are to superimpose patience over wanting things done our way and in our time. Yes, this verse of Scripture is hard doctrine, for you see, none of those things come naturally to us. "LET" your patience be known. "LET" your gentleness be seen and experienced. "LET" your mild-mannered response be felt by those around you. I sure wish I could tell you that I have mastered all these things. But, I can't say that because I haven't. I type that sentence and I remember youth camp a few years ago. The c...