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.
8 The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and rich in mercy.
9 The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness, but is long-suffering toward us, not purposing that any [of us] should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
8 But, beloved, let not this one thing be hidden [from you], that one day [is] with [the] Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
13 Yes, tear your heart and not your robes, and turn to the LORD your God: for He [is] gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and He pities because of the evil.
16 But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, as a pattern to those being about to believe on Him to life everlasting.
18 And so the LORD waits to be gracious to you. And therefore He is exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD [is] a God of judgment; blessed [are] all those 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.
14 Hope in the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall make your heart strong; yea, hope in the LORD.
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness.
3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will direct [my prayer] to You, and I will look up.
25 But if we hope for that which we do not see, [then] we wait for it with patience.
12 rejoicing in hope, patient in affliction, steadfastly continuing in prayer,
14 The LORD shall fight for you, and you shall be silent.
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 Charity has patience, is kind; charity is not envious, is not vain, is not puffed up;5 does not behave indecently, does not seek her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil.
9 But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if [we] do not faint.
5 And may the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded toward one another according to Christ Jesus,
2 with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender feelings of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,
2 preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
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, the same shall be kept safe.
42 Therefore watch; for you do not know what hour your Lord comes.
32 He who is slow to anger [is] better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.
29 [He who is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding, but [he who is] hasty of spirit exalts folly.
11 Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.
5 For His anger [is only] a moment; in His favor [is] life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy [comes] in the morning.