Patience - The Fruit of the Spirit

James 5:7-11

How patient are you?

How do we grow in patience?

The starting point — Patience with God

The value of patience — the path to spiritual growth

The definition of patience — suffering without retaliation

1. Path to patience with God
1. Dethrone our idols.
2. Deepen trust in God’s Lordship
2. Path to patience with others
1. Remember God’s patience with us
2. Remember God’s sovereignty over us
3. Pray to the Spirit
4. Consider practical wisdom

Next week: Kindness