16. Patience:
Ecclesiastes 11:8 However many
years a man may live let him
enjoy them all but let him
remember the day of darkness
for they will be many.
20. Why is patience so important?
●It results in God’s blessing.
21. Why is patience so important?
James 1:12 Blessed is the man
who perseveres under trial,
because when he has stood the
test, he will receive the crown of
life that God has promised to
those who love him.
22. Why is patience so important?
●It results in fully developed
Christian character.
23. Why is patience so important?
James 1:2 Dear brothers, is your
life full of difficulties and
temptation? Then be happy! 3For
when the way is rough your
patience has a chance to grow.
24. Why is patience so important?
James 1:4 So let it grow! Don't
try to squirm out of your
problems. When your patience is
in full bloom then you will be
ready for anything, strong in
character, full and complete.
25. Why is patience so important?
●Results in exponential payback
(in time and eternity)
26. Why is patience so important?
James 5:7 Be patient, then,
brothers, until the Lord's
coming.
27. Why is patience so important?
See how the farmer waits for the
land to yield its valuable crop
and how patient he is for the
autumn and spring rains.
28. Why is patience so important?
8You too, be patient and stand
firm, because the Lord's coming
is near.
30. Opposites to patience:
Ecclesiastes 7:8 The end of a
matter is better than the
beginning; the patient in spirit is
better than the proud in spirit.
46. Patience:
James 5:7 Be patient, then,
brothers, until the Lord's
coming. See how the farmer
waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient
he is for the autumn and spring
rains.
47. Patience:
8Be patient and stand firm
because the Lord's coming is
near. 9Don't grumble against
each other or you will be judged.
The Judge is standing at the
door!
48. Patience:
Galatians 6:9 let us not become
weary in well-doing, for at the
proper time we will reap a
harvest if we do not give up!
49. Patience:
10Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all
people, especially to those who
are of the household of faith.
50. Patience:
2 Timothy 2:3 Endure suffering
along with me, as a good soldier
of Christ. 4Soldiers don’t get tied
up in the affairs of civilian life,
for then they cannot please the
officer who enlisted them.
51. Patience:
5And athletes cannot win the
prize unless they follow the
rules. 6And hardworking farmers
should be the first to enjoy the
fruit of their labor.