Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Development of Patience

What does the trying of faith work? BR-ASI9 386.13

“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” James 1:3. “Not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience.” Romans 5:3. BR-ASI9 386.14

What grace is to be added to temperance, or self-control? BR-ASI9 387.1

“And to temperance patience.” 2 Peter 1:6. BR-ASI9 387.2

Note.—Patience naturally follows temperance. Hence the importance of right living—of gaining control over the appetites and passions. BR-ASI9 387.3

Why are we exhorted to patience? BR-ASI9 387.4

“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4. BR-ASI9 387.5

What important test of perfection of character is given? BR-ASI9 387.6

“If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” James 3:2. BR-ASI9 387.7