2. PATIENCE

3. PATIENCE “Bearing pains or trials calmly without complaint. Showing forbearance under provocation or strain.. Not hasty or impetuous. Steadfast despite opposition or adversity.”

4. 2 Peter 1:6 …and knowledge with self- control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, nlt

5. 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?

6. 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;

7. 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.

8. Endurance 2 Timothy 4:5 James 1:12 Ephesians 6:18

9. PATIENCE Bible Examples God – Nu. 14:18. Christ – 1 Pet. 2:20-25. The Prophets – James 5:10-11. Apostle Paul – 2 Timothy 3:10-12.

10. PATIENCE Areas To Exercise Ourselves. Luke 21:19. Our Homes. 1 Pet. 3:1-7; Eph. 6:1-4. Soul-Winning. Mark 1:17. Church Growth.

11. Our Prayer Lives. Others in General. 1 Thess. 5:14, John 7:24. PATIENCE Areas To Exercise

12. PATIENCE How Acquired? God’s Word Produces – Rom. 15:4. Tribulation works it – Rom. 5:3. Prayer – Col. 1:9-11.

13. 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