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May 25, 2025

Living Inside Out – Patience

Galatians 5:22; Proverbs 16:32

Galatians 5:22 “The fruit of the Spirit is…patience…”

Proverbs 16:32 (GN) “It is better to be patient than powerful…to win control over yourself than over whole cities.”

Patience has a lot to do with waiting. Scripture provides numerous examples of waiting. It’s easy to be patient when things go your way. But when things do not go your way, how patient are you?

Four “Tests” of Your Patience

How do you react to…

1. Interruptions. Matthew 19:13-14.

2. Inconveniences. Luke 10:40.

3. Irritations. Numbers 20:10-11.

4. Inactivity. Job 14:14.

How do we learn to be more patient?

1. Discover a new perspective. Proverbs 19:11

Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 14:29.

2. Develop your sense of humor. Proverbs 14:30 (LB).

Psalm 2:4; Proverbs 17:22.

3. Deepen your love. 1 Corinthians 13:4.

Ephesians 4:2 (LB).

4. Depend on the Lord. Colossians 1:11.

Patience is a form of faith. You must put your trust in God. Faith demonstrates how much you trust God, and patience reflects your faith.

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