MINISTUDY: How You Can Bear the Fruit of the Spirit - Part Two - Richard H Sedliacik - June-July 1979

Richard H Sedliacik

What is the fourth fruit of the Holy Spirit? Gal. 5:22. Longsuffering is an old English word for patience. It is also forbearance and clemency - which is the ability to have mercy. One who is short-tempered and easily upset with the faults and inadequacies of others is inviting real trouble for himself, as human relationships will inevitably suffer. He may also find himself suffering from a variety of emotionally induced illnesses! Patience is that steadiness of mind by which you waif for the result to be achieved. One who is patient does not become frustrated because problems don't always lend themselves to immediate solutions. The godly long-suffering (or patience) Paul is referring to can come only through the Holy Spirit. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library