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 The Lord does not delay concerning His promise, as some reckon slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
8 But in this let it not escape your notice, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
16 However, because of this I was shown mercy, so that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, as a pattern for those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
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 what we do not see, we eagerly await it with endurance.
12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in tribulation, devoted to prayer;
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, love is kind; love does not envy; love does not boast, is not arrogant;5 does not behave disgracefully, does not seek its own, is not provoked to anger, thinks no evil;
9 And while we do good, let us not lose heart, for in due season we shall reap if we do not become weary.
5 Now may the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be like-minded among one another, according to Christ Jesus,
2 with all humility and meekness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience;
2 preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Perseverança até o fim
Quem perseverar até o fim será salvo. O domínio próprio é maior que a conquista de uma cidade.
13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
42 Watch therefore, for you do not know in what hour your Lord is coming.
11 I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no man may take your crown.