If we think we are being patient when we just withdraw or overlook or neglect or 'let go' in the face of sin, in most cases we’re not truly being patient. In fact, we’re likely being impatient — and lazy, uncaring, and self-preserving. Instead of taking the rougher, harder road of patient perseverance, we opt for the moving walkway of easy avoidance.⠀
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Patience is not passivity. It’s active, intentional, and longsuffering love.⠀
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Our patience with each other will not fundamentally change by focusing on being more patient with sin. Lasting patience with others comes from looking at our Lord’s patience with us. God is wealthy in patience (Romans 2:4; 9:22). His patience can’t be counted in billions. If you want to be slow to anger, quick to forgive, and ready to wait for change, meditate on words like these: 'The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you' (2 Peter 3:9). The scandal that God chose you should be enough to make you more patient (Colossians 3:12). #DSYG #relationships #patience #love #forgiveness
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