Galatians 5:22-23
- Scripture Reading: James 5:5-12
- An Explanation of Patience
- An Exhortation to Pursue Patience (James 5:7-8a)
- God is remarkably patient
- We are to be inspired to pursue patience because of God’s patience with us
- We are to be patient for as long as it takes
- We are to be patient as a fruit of the Spirit
- An Exploration of Patience (James 5:8b-9)
- The internal component – Strengthen your heart
- The external component – Don’t complain
- Examples of Patience (James 5:10-11)
- Encouragement towards Patience
- Impatience most often has NO affect on the speed with which your hope is delivered
- Patience is only virtuous when your waiting is not the result of God’s correction
- Patience is an aspect of your life in which you can/must improve
- Patience is indeed a virtue