Life Matters: The Book of James Lesson 12: "Patience" Michael Lewis November 25, 2007
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Life Matters: The Book of James
Lesson Twelve: “Patience”
by Michael Lewis
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
November 25, 2007

James 5:7-12

Patience is the capacity to stay  calm  and  faithful  under pressure.

Notice two indicators of impatience:

First:  Grumbling  (V. 9).

Second:  Swearing  (V. 12).

Three principles wrapped in three examples:

1. The faithful  farmer  (V. 7b).

Principle One: Some suffering is beyond your control, so just do what you  can  and trust  God .

2. The Old  Testament   Prophets  (V. 10).

Principle Two: Most suffering is not punishment  for   sin , it is just part of life in a fallen world; so, just trust God and be faithful where you  are  with what you  have .

3. The last example is  Job  (V. 11).

Principle Three: All suffering is  temporary ; all you can do is trust God and  anticipate  the reward ahead.

Galatians 6:9