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 and abounding in mercy.
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.
But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
And tear your heart and not merely your garments."
Now return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to anger, abounding in mercy
And relenting of catastrophe.
Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
God Is Gracious and Just
Therefore the Lordlongs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
How blessed are all those who long 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 for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him;
Do not get upset because of one who is successful in his way,
Because of the person who carries out wicked schemes.
In the morning, Lord, You will hear my voice;
In the morning I will present myprayer to You and be on the watch.
But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
The Lord will fight for you, while you keep 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.
Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered,
Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary.
Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, andpatience;
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, andexhort, with great patience and 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 endures to the end is the one who will be saved.
Be Ready for His Coming
"Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.
One who is slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
I am coming quickly; hold firmly to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
For His anger is but for a moment,
His favor is for a lifetime;
Weeping may last for the night,
But a shout of joy comes in the morning.