Be Patient

James 5:7-12

I. Encouragement To Be Patient – vv. 7-8

A. An analogy - v. 7

The farmer plants and patiently waits.

B. Assurance of the Lord’s provision - v. 7

C. Anticipation of the Lord’s coming - v. 8

II. The Exhortation To Be Patient – vv. 8-9, 12

In exercising patience –

A. Be steadfast. - v. 8

B. Keep a right attitude. - v. 9

C. Be a person of integrity. - v. 12

III. Examples Of Patience – vv. 10-11

A. The prophets - v. 10

Patience in the face of suffering.

B. Job - v. 11

“The perseverance of Job” - See Job 13:15a, 23:10

Conclusion - Be Patient!

• Trust God to give fruit for your labor.

• Live in the light of the Lord’s coming.

• Be steadfast.

• Live a righteous life.

• Be an example of patience to others.

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28