DAILY TEXT, Sunday, May 4, 2025, Do you despise the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience because you don't know that in His kindness God is trying to lead you toward repentance? (Rom. 2:4).

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Sunday May 4, 2025

Do you despise the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience because you don't know that in His kindness God is trying to lead you toward repentance? (Rom. 2:4).

We all like to deal with people who are patient. Why would it be? For example, we respect those who know how to wait without getting frustrated. We also appreciate that others are patient with us when we make mistakes. Additionally, we are very grateful to the person who gave us Bible classes for being patient with us when we had trouble understanding, accepting, or putting into practice something we learned. And above all, how grateful we are that Jehovah is patient with us! We all appreciate that others are patient. But, when it's our turn to be one, things may not be so easy. For example, we may find it difficult to stay calm when we are stuck on the road because there is a lot of traffic, especially if we are running late. We may get angry if someone irritates us. And sometimes we may think that the new world that Jehovah has promised is slow in coming. In all these cases we must be more patient. w23.08 20 paras. 1, 2.

In what situations may it be difficult for us to be patient?

We all appreciate that others are patient. But, when it's our turn to be one, things may not be so easy. For example, we may find it difficult to stay calm when we are stuck on the road because there is a lot of traffic, especially if we are running late. We may get angry if someone irritates us. And sometimes we may think that the new world that Jehovah has promised is slow in coming. Wouldn't we all like to be more patient? In this article we will see what this quality implies and why it is so important. We will also discuss some suggestions that will help us be more patient.

How does a patient react when they feel provoked?

3 Let's look at four characteristics of the patient person. First, he doesn't get angry easily. She strives to remain calm when under pressure and not to retaliate when provoked. This characteristic of patience is first highlighted in the Bible when Jehovah is described as “a merciful and compassionate God, slow to anger and full of loyal love and truth” (Ex. 34:6, second note).

How does a patient react when they have to wait?

Second, the patient person knows how to wait calmly. He does not become anxious or irritated if something takes longer than expected (Matt. 18:26, 27). There are many situations in which we have to wait without losing our cool. For example, when someone tells us something, we should listen patiently and not interrupt them (Job 36:2). We also need patience to help a student understand a Bible teaching or overcome a bad habit.

How else do we show that we are patient?

Third, the patient person is not impulsive. It is true that sometimes you have to act quickly. But when it comes to an important task, the patient person does not rush to start it nor does he rush to finish it. Rather, you spend enough time planning what you are going to do and then take the time necessary to perform that task well.

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