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Longsuffering

Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit …. Longsuffering. Galatians 5:22-23. INTRODUCTION 1. We have covered in detail the “Works of the Flesh”! a. This is behavior that we DO NOT want to do! - vs. 19-21 b. “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” vs. 21.

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Longsuffering

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  1. Understanding the FruitoftheSpirit…. Longsuffering Galatians 5:22-23

  2. INTRODUCTION • 1. We have covered in detail the “Works of the Flesh”! • a. This is behavior that we DONOT want to do! - vs. 19-21 • b. “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” vs. 21

  3. INTRODUCTION • 1. We have covered in detail the “Works of the Flesh”! • a. This is behavior that we DONOT want to do! - vs. 19-21 • b. “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” vs. 21 • 2. We are now discussing the “Fruit of the Spirit” • Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

  4. INTRODUCTION • 1. We have covered in detail the “Works of the Flesh”! • a. This is behavior that we DONOT want to do! - vs. 19-21 • b. “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” vs. 21 • 2. We are now discussing the “Fruit of the Spirit” • Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. • 3. The Fruit of the Spirit is… • a. A PRODUCT of a Spiritual Life! • b. We are to Live focused on Spiritual things, therefore we should be producing this “fruit”. Matthew 7:15-20, John 15:1-8 • c. Nine attributes: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control

  5. INTRODUCTION • 4. Longsuffering is an area which many need to address! • a. When we are provoked we tend to what to lash out! • b. Many respond with Anger, Ugliness or Revenge! • c. This type of behavior has no place in the character of a Christian

  6. INTRODUCTION • 4. Longsuffering is an area which many need to address! • a. When we are provoked we tend to what to lash out! • b. Many respond with Anger, Ugliness or Revenge! • c. This type of behavior has no place in the character of a Christian • 5. Fruit of the Spirit : Longsuffering • a. Define this word • b. Review God’s Teaching on this word • c. Make some Applications!!

  7. I. Defining “Longsuffering”… • A. Biblical Definition… • 1. Greek Word - makroyumiamakrothumia • 2. Compound word - “makro” - long & “thumia” - (thumos)to burn

  8. I. Defining “Longsuffering”… • A. Biblical Definition… • 1. Greek Word - makroyumiamakrothumia • 2. Compound word - “makro” - long & “thumia” - (thumos)to burn • 3. THAYER - patience, forbearance, slowness in avenging wrongs; especially shown in bearing troubles and ills • 4. VINE - forbearance, patience; it is the quality of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish • 5. TRENCH - is the self restraint which does not hastily retaliate a wrong, This is opposed to wrath and revenge

  9. I. Defining “Longsuffering”… • A. Biblical Definition… • 1. Greek Word - makroyumiamakrothumia • 2. Compound word - “makro” - long & “thumia” - (thumos)to burn • 3. THAYER - patience, forbearance, slowness in avenging wrongs; especially shown in bearing troubles and ills • 4. VINE - forbearance, patience; it is the quality of self-restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish • 5. TRENCH - is the self restraint which does not hastily retaliate a wrong, This is opposed to wrath and revenge • B. Secular Definition… • 1. Webster’s - manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain • 2. Synonyms - Patience, endurance, tolerance, lack of complaint

  10. II. God’s word on Longsuffering…

  11. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • A. God is Patient! • 1. Considering all the ways men provoke, agitate & wrong Him, this characteristic of God is amazing!

  12. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • A. God is Patient! • 1. Considering all the ways men provoke, agitate & wrong Him, this characteristic of God is amazing! • 2. Old Testament • Exodus 34:6 - And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, • Numbers 14:18 - ‘The LORD is longsuffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He by no means clears the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation.’ • Pslam 86:15 - But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.

  13. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • A. God is Patient! • 3. New Testament • Romans 2:4 - …do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? • 2 Peter 3:15 - and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation - as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, • 1 Timothy 1:16 - However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

  14. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • A. God is Patient! • 3. New Testament • Romans 2:4 - …do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? • 2 Peter 3:15 - and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation - as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, • 1 Timothy 1:16 - However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. • 4. God is TREMENDOULSY PATIENT with us, so we should be to others!!

  15. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • B. We are COMMANDED to be Patient when provoked…

  16. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • B. We are COMMANDED to be Patient when provoked… • 1. Christian Characteristic • Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering • Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  17. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • B. We are COMMANDED to be Patient when provoked… • 1. Christian Characteristic • Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering • Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, • 2. With Brethren • Ephesians 4:2 - with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

  18. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • B. We are COMMANDED to be Patient when provoked… • 3. With those in the world • 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - … we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. • 1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; Mark 12:31

  19. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • B. We are COMMANDED to be Patient when provoked… • 3. With those in the world • 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - … we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. • 1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; Mark 12:31 • 4. In Teaching the Gospel • 2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. • 2 Corinthians 6:6 - But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God…by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love,

  20. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • C. We have many Biblical Examples of Patient People…

  21. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • C. We have many Biblical Examples of Patient People… • 1. Christ - think of the provocation He suffered at the hand of men! • 1 Timothy 1:16 - However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

  22. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • C. We have many Biblical Examples of Patient People… • 1. Christ - think of the provocation He suffered at the hand of men! • 1 Timothy 1:16 - However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. • 2. Prophets - Old Testament is full of men who were persecuted for the cause of Christ, and yet they were longsuffering! Hebrews 11:36-38 • James 5:10 - My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience

  23. II. God’s word on Longsuffering… • C. We have many Biblical Examples of Patient People… • 1. Christ - think of the provocation He suffered at the hand of men! • 1 Timothy 1:16 - However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. • 2. Prophets - Old Testament is full of men who were persecuted for the cause of Christ, and yet they were longsuffering! Hebrews 11:36-38 • James 5:10 - My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience • 3. Paul - A man who was attacked repeatedly for the cause of Christ • 2 Timothy 3:10 - But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,

  24. III. Applications to us…

  25. III. Applications to us… A. How does one Develop Patience?

  26. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul?

  27. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul? • HUMILITY!!!Phil. 2:5-8, Eph 4:1-2 Phil 2:5-8 - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,…taking the form of a bondservant,…He humbled Himself … Eph 4:1-2 - I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 1 Tim 1:15 - Paul states that he is the “chief” sinner

  28. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul? • HUMILITY!!!Phil. 2:5-8, Eph 4:1-2 • Love for their Brethren & fellow manJohn 3:16, Romans 10:1 John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Romans 10:1- Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. The Prophets of the Old Testament…Numerous!!

  29. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul? • HUMILITY!!!Phil. 2:5-8, Eph 4:1-2 • Love for their Brethren & fellow manJohn 3:16, Romans 10:1 • Spiritual Focus & Resolve to Act GodlyJohn 9:4, 1 Cor 9:16 John 9:4- I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 1 Cor 9:16 - For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!

  30. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul? • HUMILITY!!!Phil. 2:5-8, Eph 4:1-2 • Love for their Brethren & fellow manJohn 3:16, Romans 10:1 • Spiritual Focus & Resolve to Act GodlyJohn 9:4, 1 Cor 9:16 • GentlenessMatt 11:28-30, 1 Thess 2:7 Matt 11:29- "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 1 Thess 2:7 - But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

  31. III. Applications to us… • A. How does one Develop Patience? • 1. Look at Examples in the Bible…Christ, Prophets, Paul & Others • 2. What common elements do we see in the lives of Christ, Prophets & Paul? • HUMILITY!!!Phil. 2:5-8, Eph 4:1-2 • Love for their Brethren & fellow manJohn 3:16, Romans 10:1 • Spiritual Focus & Resolve to Act GodlyJohn 9:4, 1 Cor 9:16 • GentlenessMatt 11:28-30, 1 Thess 2:7 • 3. It takes these Elements / Character attributes to be Longsuffering! • 4. If we are not Longsuffering, then we most likely have a problem in our lives with these elements!! • 5. 2 Cor 13:5 - Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.

  32. III. Applications to us… • B. The Church NEEDS People who are Longsuffering!! • 1. Laborers in the field are too few!! - Matthew 9:37-38

  33. III. Applications to us… • B. The Church NEEDS People who are Longsuffering!! • 1. Laborers in the field are too few!! - Matthew 9:37-38 • 2. Areas that CHRISTIANS FAIL IN PATIENCE • Fellow members of the Church Idiosyncrasies, Opinions, Weakness • Those in the World When Teaching them • Work Employees, Peers, Managers • Home Spouses, Children

  34. III. Applications to us… • B. The Church NEEDS People who are Longsuffering!! • 1. Laborers in the field are too few!! - Matthew 9:37-38 • 2. Areas that CHRISTIANS FAIL IN PATIENCE • Fellow members of the Church Idiosyncrasies, Opinions, Weakness • Those in the World When Teaching them • Work Employees, Peers, Managers • Home Spouses, Children • 3. What happens when Christians fail… • Fellow members of the Church DESTROYS the church! • Those in the World & Work DESTROYS our Example! • Home DESTROYS our Family/Example!

  35. III. Applications to us… • B. The Church NEEDS People who are Longsuffering!! • 1. Laborers in the field are too few!! - Matthew 9:37-38 • 2. Areas that CHRISTIANS FAIL IN PATIENCE • Fellow members of the Church Idiosyncrasies, Opinions, Weakness • Those in the World When Teaching them • Work Employees, Peers, Managers • Home Spouses, Children • 3. What happens when Christians fail… • Fellow members of the Church DESTROYS the church! • Those in the World & Work DESTROYS our Example! • Home DESTROYS our Family/Example! • 4. We MUST watch our Example - • Matthew 5:16- "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

  36. III. Applications to us… • C. Longsuffering is NOT TOLERANCE OF SIN • 1. Some advocate that we must be Longsuffering of those in Sin. • a. “You believe & act as you want, and we’ll believe & act as we want” • b. “We all need to be longsuffering of each other sins” • c. Big Difference btw these statements and teaching with longsuffering!

  37. III. Applications to us… • C. Longsuffering is NOT TOLERANCE OF SIN • 1. Some advocate that we must be Longsuffering of those in Sin. • a. “You believe & act as you want, and we’ll believe & act as we want” • b. “We all need to be longsuffering of each other sins” • c. Big Difference btw these statements and teaching with longsuffering! • 2. This a problem for several reasons: • a. It is a misuse of the word

  38. III. Applications to us… • C. Longsuffering is NOT TOLERANCE OF SIN • 1. Some advocate that we must be Longsuffering of those in Sin. • a. “You believe & act as you want, and we’ll believe & act as we want” • b. “We all need to be longsuffering of each other sins” • c. Big Difference btw these statements and teaching with longsuffering! • 2. This a problem for several reasons: • a. It is a misuse of the word • b. SIN KILLS and it must be Addressed! • c. There is NOT one Bible passage teaching the tolerance of SIN!! • Matthew 18:15-17 - If sin is Observed…Address it! • John 4:16 - Jesus addressed the woman’s sin! • Acts 15 - Paul & Barnabas addressed False Teaching • Acts 18:24-28 - Aquila & Priscilla addressed False Teaching • Acts 8:14-24 - Peter addressed Simons’ sin • Galatians 2:11-21 - Paul addressed Peter & Barnabas’ Sin

  39. CONCLUSION • 1. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are 9 attributes that should Describe Us!! • Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control

  40. CONCLUSION • 1. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are 9 attributes that should Describe Us!! • Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control • 2. Are We Longsuffering and Patient with others?? • Are We: Patient and have forbearance, slowness in avenging wrongs • 3. What would others say about us?? • Our FAMILY? • OUR FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS? • OUR BRETHREN?

  41. CONCLUSION • 1. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are 9 attributes that should Describe Us!! • Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control • 2. Are We Longsuffering and Patient with others?? • Are We: Patient and have forbearance, slowness in avenging wrongs • 3. What would others say about us?? • Our FAMILY? • OUR FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS? • OUR BRETHREN? • 4. By Examining ourselves for Patience, Forbearance we can evaluate our Spiritual Maturity!!

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