“And to temperance patience.” 2 Peter 1:6.
Note.—Patience naturally follows temperance. Hence the importance of right living,—of gaining control over the appetites and passions.
7. Why are we exhorted to patience?
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4.
8. What important test of perfection of character is given?
“If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” James 3:2.
9. How are we exhorted to run the Christian race?
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:1, 2.
10. For what glorious event are we bidden patiently to wait?
“And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.” 2 Thess. 3:5. “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord.... Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:7, 8.