To start with here is what Max had to say about patient.
"The Greek word used here for patience is a descriptive one. It figuratively means “taking a long time to boil.” Think about a pot of boiling water. What factors determine the speed at which it boils? The size of the stove? No. The pot? The utensil may have an influence, but the primary factor is the intensity of the flame. Water boils quickly when the flame is high. It boils slowly when the flame is low. Patience “keeps the burner down.”
Helpful clarification, don’t you think? Patience isn’t naive. It doesn’t ignore misbehavior. It just keeps the flame low. It waits. It listens. It’s slow to boil. This is how God treats us. And, according to Jesus, this is how we should treat others."
I have never thought about patience in this way before. After reading this it reminds me of a puppy being trained to sit and wait until it's been told to eat. Lots of tail wagging and stored energy being displayed while it watches the food being put into place. A colleague of mine took a worship on what he could learn from his dog and showed a clip of the dog waiting for food and how she waits until amen in grace to dash for her food. Yes puppies aren't passive in this process.
I decided to see how many bible books used these words (patience / patient) in their verses. Thanks to Bible gate way this task was easier than finding them myself.
1. James 5:7
Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
2.1 Corthians 13:4
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
3.Proverbs 19:11
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
5.Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
6. Isaiah 7:13
Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also?
Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also?
7. Romans 2:4
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
8. Romans 9:22
What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath—prepared for destruction?
What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath—prepared for destruction?
9. 2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
10. Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
11. Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
12. Timothy 1:16
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
13. Nehemiah 9:30
For many years you were patient with them. By your Spirit you warned them through your prophets. Yet they paid no attention, so you gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
14. Job 6:11
“What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?
15. Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
16. Psalm 40:1
[ Psalm 40 ] For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
17. Proverbs 14:29
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
18. Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19. Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
20. Isaiah 38:13
I waited patiently till dawn, but like a lion he broke all my bones; day and night you made an end of me.
21. Habakkuk 3:16
I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity to come on the nation invading us.
22. Matthew 18:26
“At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’23. Matthew 18:29
“His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’
24. Acts 26:3
and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
25. Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26. Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
27. 2 Corinthians 1:6
If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.
28. Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
29. 1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
30. Hebrews 6:15
And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
31. James 5:7
[ Patience in Suffering ] Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
32. James 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
33. 1 Peter 3:20
to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water,
34. 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
35. Revelation 1:9
[ John’s Vision of Christ ] I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
36. Revelation 3:10
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.
I did not realise there was so many verses in the bible with these words in them. It has been used in so many ways to express the fact we must be slow and composed. I guess it is so different from those who aren't and out of control.
In thinking about this word I guess the old word of Temperance could be used to mean the same thing plus the modern terms of balance or moderate could be used but don't really mean the same.
I hope you have a happy Sabbath. I am off to refresh my body and my spirit today in rest and study and prayer. Shabbat Shalom.
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