Patience (2)
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· 9 viewsThe quality of forbearance and self-control which shows itself particularly in a willingness to wait upon God and his will. Believers are called upon to be patient in their expectations of God’s actions, and in their relationships with one another.
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God’s patience
God’s patience
Ex 34:6–7; Ro 2:4
See also Ne 9:30; Is 48:9; Is 65:2; Joe 2:13; Jon 4:2; Na 1:3; Ac 17:30; Ro 3:25; Ro 9:22; 1 Pe 3:20; 2 Pe 3:9
The patience of Jesus Christ
The patience of Jesus Christ
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
See also Mt 17:17; Jn 14:9; 2 Pe 3:15; Re 2:21
Other examples of patience
Other examples of patience
2 Th 1:4 the Thessalonian believers; Heb 6:15 Abraham; Jas 5:11 Job
The churches of Asia Minor:
The churches of Asia Minor:
Re 1:9; Re 2:2
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
See also Col 1:10–11
God’s people should exercise patience
God’s people should exercise patience
Pr 19:11; Col 3:12
See also Pr 14:29; Pr 16:32; Pr 25:15; Mt 6:14–15; Mt 18:35
People who need particular patience
People who need particular patience
Christian leaders
Christian leaders
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
See also 2 Ti 3:10
Christian masters
Christian masters
9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Patience is necessary in church life
Patience is necessary in church life
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
See also Ro 15:1; Col 3:13; 1 Th 5:14
God’s word is to be received with patience
God’s word is to be received with patience
22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
See also Pr 2:1–5; 2 Ti 4:3
Patience is a characteristic of love
Patience is a characteristic of love
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Ps 33:20; Jas 5:7–8
David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:
David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:
Ps 5:2; Ps 27:14; Ps 37:7; Ps 37:34; Ps 38:15
Ps 119:166; Ps 130:5–6; Pr 20:22; Is 8:17; Is 30:18; La 3:24; La 3:26; Mic 7:7; Zep 3:8; Ac 1:4 Jesus Christ’s instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit; Ro 8:25; Ro 12:12; Tt 2:13; Heb 6:12; Heb 6:15 the example of Abraham; Jas 5:10; Re 6:11