Power of Patience
Galatians 5:16-23
Series Key Truth – Replacing offense, anger and vengeance with patience,
forgiveness and love will free us and radically change the current climate in the
world.

Series Key Verse - Proverbs 19:11 - A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to
one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Galatians 5:16-23
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For
the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary
to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do
whatever you want.   But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,
dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you,
as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness,   gentleness, self-control;

Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness, temperance

Colossians 3:12-13 
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other
and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as
the Lord forgave you.

Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

Five Powerful Benefits of Patience:
1. You make thoughtful decisions.

2. You cultivate enduring relationships.

3. You think long-term.

4. You find inner peace.

5. You learn to be kind.

Key Truth – Patience is not natural; it must be learned and practiced. Patience is a
gift from the Lord.

How can we have patience?
1. Connect to Jesus.

2. Be thankful for God’s patience in your life.

3. Ask God for help!