PATIENCE

PATIENCEPATIENCE• “Bearing pains or trials calmly without complaint.

• Showing forbearance under provocation or strain..

• Not hasty or impetuous. Steadfast despite opposition or adversity.”

2 Peter 1:6

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Romans 2:4 Romans 2:4 - Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

Col. 3:12 Col. 3:12 - So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

1 Cor. 13:4 1 Cor. 13:4 – Charity (Love) suffers long …

1 Cor. 15:58 1 Cor. 15:58 – Steadfast; constant; not wavering or fickle.

Endurance

2 Timothy 4:5

James 1:12

Ephesians 6:18

PATIENCEBible Examples

God – Nu. 14:18.

Christ – 1 Pet. 2:20-25.

The Prophets – James 5:10-11.

Apostle Paul – 2 Timothy 3:10-12.

PATIENCEAreas To Exercise

Ourselves. Luke 21:19.

Our Homes. 1 Pet. 3:1-7; Eph. 6:1-4.

Soul-Winning. Mark 1:17.

Church Growth.

Our Prayer Lives.

Others in General. 1 Thess. 5:14, John 7:24.

PATIENCEAreas To Exercise

PATIENCEHow Acquired?

God’s Word Produces – Rom. 15:4.

Tribulation works it – Rom. 5:3.

Prayer – Col. 1:9-11.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a

harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9