This class connects the spiritual traits of patience and peace, showing how one makes the other possible. Drawing from Matthew 5, Proverbs 3, and Romans 14, it examines the nature of patience in dealing with time and peace in dealing with tension. Participants will learn how spiritual maturity involves moving from passive peacekeeping to active peacemaking—building a life and community grounded in wisdom, grace, and restraint.
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This is an application class. We will review what we have talked about in previous classes and discuss how to implement.
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At times, none of us deserve the patience people give us. But patience is not merit-based. We receive not because of our worth but because of the character of the one giving it. This is true of God's nature also. When we consider Him, this reminds us that our character should cause us to treat others with the same love God treats us. This lesson gives practical steps to build lasting patience with others even when they don't deserve it.
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What if we didn't have a complete picture of what the Bible means by "kindness"? When we learn to see people from God's perspective everything changes. In this class we explore what kindness is and how it relates to meekness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.
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