The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,\xa0impurity and debauchery;\xa0idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions\xa0and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.\xa0I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV)
But the fruit\xa0of the Spirit is love,\xa0joy, peace,\xa0forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,\xa0gentleness and self-control.\xa0Against such things there is no law.\xa0 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh\xa0with its passions and desires.\xa0 Since we live by the Spirit,\xa0let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV)
\xa0Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29 (NIV)
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,\xa0that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.\xa0 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor\xa0and a violent man, I was shown mercy\xa0because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.\xa0 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,\xa0along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (NIV)
Here is a trustworthy saying\xa0that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners\u2014of whom I am the worst.\xa0 But for that very reason I was shown mercy\xa0so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience\xa0as an example for those who would believe\xa0in him and receive eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (NIV)
Patience is not about the wait.\xa0 It\u2019s about your attitude WHILE you wait.
Trust in the\xa0Lord\xa0and do good; dwell in the land\xa0and enjoy safe pasture.\xa0 Take delight\xa0in the\xa0Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.\xa0 Commit your way to the\xa0Lord; trust in him\xa0and he will do this:\xa0 He will make your righteous reward\xa0shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.\xa0 Be still\xa0before the\xa0Lord and wait patiently\xa0for him; do not fret\xa0when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.\xa0 Refrain from anger\xa0and turn from wrath; \xa0do not fret\u2014it leads only to evil.\xa0 For those who are evil will be destroyed,\xa0but those who hope\xa0in the\xa0Lord\xa0will inherit the land.\xa0 Psalm 37:3-9 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord and Do Good.\xa0
Take Delight in the Lord.
Commit your ways to Him.\xa0
Be Still before the Lord.
Do Not Fret.\xa0
Refrain from Anger.