Paciência
A paciência é fruto do Espírito e virtude essencial da vida cristã. Deus é paciente conosco, e nos chama a ser pacientes com os outros e nas provações.
A paciência de Deus
Deus é clemente e tardio em irar-se. Sua paciência revela seu desejo de que todos se arrependam e cheguem ao conhecimento da verdade.
The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
So rend your hearts and not your garments,
and return to the LORD your God.
For He is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
And He relents from sending disaster.
But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you;
therefore He rises to show you compassion,
for the LORD is a just God.
Blessed are all who wait for Him.
Esperar com paciência
Os que esperam no Senhor renovam as forças. A paciência produz caráter, e o caráter produz esperança que não decepciona.
Wait patiently for the LORD;
be strong and courageous.
Wait patiently for the LORD!
Be still before the LORD
and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret when men prosper in their ways,
when they carry out wicked schemes.
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice;
at daybreak I lay my plea before You
and wait in expectation.
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Paciência nas provações
O amor é paciente. A paciência é marca de maturidade espiritual e nos permite perseverar mesmo quando as circunstâncias são adversas.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
Perseverança até o fim
Quem perseverar até o fim será salvo. O domínio próprio é maior que a conquista de uma cidade.
But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior,
and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
For His anger is fleeting,
but His favor lasts a lifetime.
Weeping may stay the night,
but joy comes in the morning.