Makrothumia (Greek), pronounced mak-roth-oo-meh'-ah, meaning: forbearance, long-enduring, fortitude, long-suffering, and patience.
When
does a person develop patience? At the point of the new birth? How long
does it take to cultivate this fruit to maturity? What does it take to
make the process happen? The special application of this quality of
character is most often exhibited in our dealing with other people -
relationships. Perhaps it's easier to approach this from the negative
side. Lack of patience can poison relationships and too often ruins what
would otherwise be wonderful and maybe even brilliant personalities.
But this fruit takes time to mature.
But the fruit of the spirit
is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,
Gentleness, and Self-Control... - Galations 5:22 23
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