Note.—It is the Christian's privilege to have righteousness, peace, and joy,—a righteousness which is of God by faith (Rom. 3:21, 22); a peace that passeth understanding (Phil. 4:7), which the world can neither give nor take away; and a joy that rejoices evermore (1 Thess. 5:16; Phil. 4:4).
9. In what way does love manifest itself?
“Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, does not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil.” 1 Cor. 13:4, 5, R. V.
10. What does God's gentleness do for us?
“Thy gentleness hath made me great.” Ps. 18:35.
11. What spirit should we show toward others?
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men.” 2 Tim. 2:24.
12. What does the goodness of God do?
“Or despisest thou the riches of His goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Rom. 2:4.
13. How should we treat those who have wronged us?