Fruit Of The Spirit Longsuffering

Galatians 5:22 makrothumia (orechruach)- longsuffering (patience) In this life we often want to retaliate because of persecution, opposition, and disagreements. Romans 12:19 says, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” God alone is The One Who brings correction. Even though we may have abilities to avenge, refraining from taking matters in our own hands and placing the situation in God’s care brings greater growth in this virtue. When we bear trials without complaint, we exhibit our trust in God to fight those battles for us. Longsuffering is actually patience. The Greek word “makros” means “long” and “thumos” means “temper”. Therefore, we are to be patient in speaking and also choose our response carefully. We are not to act hastily when facing opposition in any situation. Also refer to 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 and Colossians 3:12-13