Sunday, May 2, 2010

Scripture Passages from Today's Sermon

Here are the different passages of Scripture dealing with patience that I read in today's message, "Juicy Fruit" part 4.

Proverbs 14:29 (NIV)

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

Proverbs 16:32 (NIV)

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 11:29 (Living)

The fool who provokes his family to anger and resentment will finally have nothing worthwhile left. He shall be the servant of a wiser man.

Proverbs 14:17 (Living)

A short-tempered man is a fool. He hates the man who is patient.

Proverbs 14:29 (Living)

A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.

Proverbs 15:18 (Living)

A quick-tempered man starts fights; a cool-tempered man tries to stop them.

Proverbs 29:22 (Living)

A hot-tempered man starts fights and gets into all kinds of trouble.

Proverbs 29:11 (NIV) A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Ephesians 4:26 (GN) “If you become angry do not let your anger lead you into sin.”

Proverbs 29:11 (NIV) A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Romans 15:5 (NLT) May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other—each with the attitude of Christ toward the other.