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 his promise in the manner some account delaying; but he exercises long-suffering toward us, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should come to reformation.
8 But this one thing, let it not escape you, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
16 However, for this cause I received mercy, that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them who should believe on him, in order to 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 that which we do not enjoy, then, with patience, we wait for it.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, steadfastly persevering in 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 suffers long, and is kind. Love envies not. Love does not vaunt; is not puffed up;5 does not behave itself unbecomingly; does not seek its own things; is not exasperated; does not imagine evil;
9 Wherefore, let us not flag in well doing; for in the proper season we shall reap, if we faint not.
5 Now, may the God who gives patience and admonition, give to you mutual unity of sentiment, according to Christ Jesus.
2 with all humility and meekness; with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love;
12 Put on, therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.
2 proclaim the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering 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 the man who perseveres to the end shall be saved.
42 Watch, therefore, since you know not at what hour your master will come.
11 I come quickly: keep that which you have, that no man take your crown.