‘A Person Of Understanding.’
a) Proverbs 11:12; 17:28. Holds their tongue.
b) 1 Kings 4:29. Has it from God.
c) 1 Chronicles 27:32; Proverbs 1:5; 20:5. Generally knows how to counsel and write well.
d) Job 34:10. Will listen to the Truth of God.
e) Psalm 49:3. Ponders on it in their heart.
f) Proverbs 9:6. Goes on in its way.
g) Proverbs 10:23; 14:33. Has Wisdom.
h) Proverbs 14:6; 19:25. Easily gets Knowledge.
i) Proverbs 17:10. Receives rebuke well.
j) Proverbs 17:27. Has an even temper.
k) Proverbs 28:2. Brings stability to the Nation.
(Through this QT I esteem A Person Of Understanding)
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‘Patience.’
a) 1 Timothy 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:24; 2 Corinthians 6:4. Is one of the qualifications for Church Leadership.
b) Ruth 3:18. Is a prerequisite to knowing the Will of God.
c) Proverbs 14:29. Leads to Understanding.
d) Proverbs 15:18. Calms a quarrel.
e) Proverbs 16:32. Is a virtue.
f) Micah 7:9. Is needed during times of the Lord’s Discipline.
g) Romans 2:4; 9:22. Is a part of God’s character.
h) Romans 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:6. Is needed in our times of tribulation.
i) 1 Corinthians 4:12. Is needed when people do bad things to us.
j) 1 Corinthians 13:4; Ephesians 4:2. Is an ingredient of Love.
k) 1 Thessalonians 5:14. Is needed towards everyone.
l) Hebrew 10:36. Is needed to receive the Promises of God.
m) James 5:7-8. For the Coming of the Lord.
n) 2 Peter 1:6. Is a step towards Godliness.
o) Revelation 1:9. Is a part of our calling.
p) Revelation 2:2 & 19; 3:10. Is seen and noted by the Lord.
q) Proverbs 16:32. Is better than power.
r) Proverbs 19:11. Is a fruit of Wisdom.
s) Luke 8:15. We need it to become Fruitful in God’s Kingdom.
t) Galatians 5:22. Is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit.
(This Second one reminds me of my need of Patience)
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Chris.
We should not pick and choose to whom we are patient. The Bible teaches us that patience is needed towards everyone. We cannot love everyone, nor can we trust everyone but we cn be patient towards everyone.
