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.
9 God will do what he promised. He is not slow though, as some people think he is. But he is waiting a long time for you. He does not want anyone to die, but he wants all people to stop their wrong ways.
8 My dear brothers, do not forget this one thing. One day is like a thousand years to the Lord. And a thousand years are like one day.
16 Jesus Christ wanted to show that he is very, very patient. And so he was kind to me who was the worst. He did this so that others would believe in him and live for ever.
Esperar com paciência
Os que esperam no Senhor renovam as forças. A paciência produz caráter, e o caráter produz esperança que não decepciona.
25 But if we hope for something we do not see, we keep on waiting for it.
12 Be very happy because you have a hope. Be strong when you have trouble. Keep on talking with God.
Paciência nas provações
O amor é paciente. A paciência é marca de maturidade espiritual e nos permite perseverar mesmo quando as circunstâncias são adversas.
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. Love is not proud and does not boast.5 Love does not do things that are not nice. Love does not just think of itself. Love does not get angry. Love holds no wrong feelings in the heart.
9 We must not get tired of doing good things. If we do not stop doing them, we will get something back when the right time comes.
5 God gives people power to take their troubles and he comforts their hearts. I ask him to help you to think the same way as Christ did.
2 Do not be proud at all. Be very humble. Love one another and be patient with each other.
12 You are chosen by God. He loves you and has made you holy. So then, care for one another. Be kind. Do not be proud. Be humble. Be patient.
2 Tell people the word of God. Be ready to do it at any time. Show people they are wrong and talk to them about it. Tell them what they should do. Be very patient with them and teach them in many ways.
Perseverança até o fim
Quem perseverar até o fim será salvo. O domínio próprio é maior que a conquista de uma cidade.
13 But the person who keeps on being true to me until the end, that one will be saved.
42 So watch! You do not know what day your Lord will come.
11 I am coming again soon! Hold on to the faith which you have, so that no one will stop you receiving your reward in heaven.