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 abundant in loving kindness.
9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
8 But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
13 Tear your heart and not your garments,
and turn to the LORD, your God;
for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness,
and relents from sending calamity.
16 However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
18 Therefore the LORD will wait, that he may be gracious to you; and therefore he will be exalted, that he may have mercy on you, for the LORD is a God of justice. 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 Wait for the LORD.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage.
Yes, wait for the LORD.
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him.
Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way,
because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
3 LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice.
In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.
25 But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.
12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
14 The LORD will fight for you, and you shall be still."
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 is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, 5 doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
9 Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.
5 Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
2 with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
12 Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
2 preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and 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 will be saved.
42 Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes.
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
11 I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
5 For his anger is but for a moment.
His favour is for a lifetime.
Weeping may stay for the night,
but joy comes in the morning.