FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
PATIENCE
1. Patience and the Holy Spirit
Galatians 5:16, 22-23
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
John 15:1,4-5
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
2. Patience and Relationships
Ephesians 4:1-3
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
3. Patience and Faith / Salvation
2 Peter 3:9- The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but (He) is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
James 5:7-8 - 7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. 8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
Hebrews 6:11-12 -11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
4. Patience and Delayed Gratification
Romans 5:3-4 - 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.
5. Patience and Mental Health
Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) - Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Luke 21:19
19 By your patience possess your souls. (NKJV)
19 By standing firm, you will win your souls (NLT)
19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. (NASB)
1 Samuel 25 – Story of Nabal, David, and Abigail
