fruits of the spirit – patie n ce
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Fruits of the Spirit – Patie n ce. October 13, 2013. Galatians 5:22-23. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” . Introduction. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Galatians 5:22-23“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Introduction• Waiting for something we desperately want• Not what this fruit of the Spirit really is• Not about waiting for something you want, but enduring for
something you need
Review• Recognize them by their fruit Matt 7:16• Types of fruit depends on type of soil of hearts• Pathway People - Disappointed with No Fruit• Rocky People – Without deep roots• Thorny People – Lost in the weeds• Productive People – Good ground• Love is unique, comes from God• Joy is not happiness, from God’s presence• God is source of peace, peace brings healing
Patience• Doesn’t mean being placid and phlegmatic• Not indifference, fatalistic attitude toward life• Quality of character demonstrated by Jesus as he
embraced suffering & difficulty for us• God’s longsuffering, patience has saved the earth, our lives,
and eternal destiny• If He wasn’t patient, we would be wiped out by now. 2
Peter 3:9
What is Patience?• Patience is powerful capacity of selfless love to suffer long
under adversity• Bear with difficult people or adverse circumstances without
breaking down• Willingness to understand awkward people or disturbing
events that enter our lives• Produces positive results even under opposition• Because of the benefit it may bring to others• Willingness to wait for the right moment to make the right move
Why is Patience Difficult to Obtain?
• Prefer to opt out of adversity quickly• Escape from difficult situations, turn from anything that might
bring suffering• Easier to pray for deliverance than perseverance
What are the Benefits of Patience?
• Generates hope and optimism in people• Non Christians can see what Christ is like when they see a
Christian exercise patience• Patience produces tremendous strength and endurance in
believer’s character• Discover God’s faithfulness in situations• Lift up your heart to rejoice in midst of this situation because of
what God is producing• He works all things together for my good Rom 8:28