On Being Longsuffering

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On Being Longsuffering

Longsuffering and Patience Colossians 1:11 Longsuffering: “Self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate” when wronged Patience: “Does not surrender to circumstances or succumb under trial” Must put on a heart of longsuffering, Col 3:12 Power to see things through Fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22

The Longsuffering of God Exodus 34:6-7 It is God’s character in dealing with us Shows God’s mercy, grace, goodness and truth It does not disregard (overlook) sin, 34:7 Longsuffering does not forsake when forsaken, Neh 9:16-21 God does indeed punish sin, Neh 9:26-27 Longsuffering gives sinners opportunities to repent

The Longsuffering of God Exodus 34:6-7 God’s longsuffering… Is the sinner’s warning against complacency and hardening of heart, 1 Pet 3:20; 2 Pet 3:3-4, 5-7 Is the sinner’s opportunity to repent, Rom 2:4 (Acts 17:30-31); 2 Pet 3:9 Is meant for our salvation, 2 Pet 3:15; 1 Tim 1:15-16

We are to be Longsuffering 2 Peter 1:4 The new man in Christ has a long temper toward others, Col 3:8-10 Our calling, Eph 4:1-2 Expression of real love, 1 Cor 13:4 Companion of forgiveness, Col 3:13 Mark of true discipleship, 2 Cor 6:4-6

We are to be Longsuffering 2 Peter 1:4 Areas in which longsuffering is needed, 1 Ths 5:14-15 By not repaying evil for evil, 1 Ths 5:15 When sinned against (forgive), Lk 17:3-4 When preaching the gospel (2 Tim 4:2) Home (Col 3:18-21) On the job (1 Pet 2:18-20) Our way of life, Eph 4:1-2

How To Develop Longsuffering Give ourselves fully to Christ, Col 3:1-2, 8 (12) Increase our love for God and others, 1 Cor 13:4 Know the wisdom and power that comes from being longsuffering, Prov 14:29; 16:32 (14:17; 15:18)