When it comes to talking about being meek, a lot of people think a synonym is weak. However that isn't the case. A person that is often thought of being the most meek is Moses. I don't know about you, but I definitely don't think of Moses being weak.
Meekness is similar to humility, in the fact that you put others before yourself. Really, it is putting the wants and needs of what the Lord needs you to do ahead of your wants and needs. It takes recognizing that the Lord knows you better than you, and so his plan is better than yours.
Christ displayed this by following the Lord's plan, even when it got hard. He said "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42). He went through with the most difficult thing a person will ever pass through with strength and grace. That is perfect example of meekness.
Moroni 8:25-26 states that the way to gain meekness starts with forgiven of our sins. This means full and complete repentance. The reason why this is so important to developing meekness is it shows that we recognize that we did something wrong, and that we are willing to return to the path that Heavenly Father has in store for us. Just like repentance, meekness doesn't happen all at once. It takes time, effort and swallowing your pride in order for it to develop. It also says that after we have repented, continue in prayer and meaningful communication with the Lord. It isn't a one time thing, that once you get it, you have it forever. Like all good things, it takes continual work and effort to maintain and continue in meekness.
This verse also discusses a major blessing that comes from being meek is the Holy Ghost will come and fill you with love and hope. Having the Holy Ghost as a companion, helping you to receive these two attributes, will be a great blessing in life.
When trials come, and they will definitely come, meekness will be a key in helping you to pass through them. Not only will you have the blessing of the Holy Ghost guiding you, you will be able to more perfectly exercise your faith and hope in Christ (Moroni 7:43-44). This will help you to be able to have the strength to take the hard load, as well as to see what you need to learn from the trial to become better.
Something that is mentioned a lot in the Book of Mormon is "the meek will be reproved with equity" (2 Nephi 21:4). I was confused by this statement so I tried to look up reproved and equity in the bible dictionary but I couldn't find them. However in the topical guide, they had other things to search for, that helped me to understand what this means. Essentially, the statement means that the meek will be judged righteously by Christ at the judgement bar. If we are meekly seeking for him, we will be eligible for the power of the Atonement, and Christ will extend his mercy towards us (Ether 12:26).
Scriptures to Study:
Blessings in being Meek: 2 Nephi 21:4, 27:29-30, Alma 13:28-29, 3 Nephi 12:5, Ether 12:26,
What will happen if you aren't meek: 2 Nephi 9:30, Mosiah 3:19, Helaman 6:39-40, Moroni 7:43-44
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