Ephesians 4:2c

 

Ephesians 4:2c

The Christian Virtue of Endurance

Eph 4:1  I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 

Eph 4:2  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 

           1.      What is Endurance?

a.      It is remembering how temporary life is - 2 Corinthians 4:7 

b.      It is remembering that trial cannot break us - 2 Corinthians 4:8 

c.       It is remembering that persecution cannot destroy us - 2 Corinthians 4:9 

d.      It is remembering the suffering of our Savior - 2 Corinthians 4:10 

e.      It is remembering to die to self - 2 Corinthians 4:11 

f.        It is remembering that life comes out of death - 2 Corinthians 4:12 

g.      It is remembering our faith in the Scriptures - 2 Corinthians 4:13 

h.      It is remembering that there will be a resurrection - 2 Corinthians 4:14 

i.        It is remembering that our gratefulness to God in the midst of hard times will produce multiplied glory to God

                                                              i.      2 Corinthians 4:15 

j.        It is remembering that suffering produces strength in the inner man

                                                              i.      2 Corinthians 4:16 

k.      It is remembering that all suffering has a purpose - 2 Corinthians 4:17 

            2.      Why is Endurance So Essential for the Believer?

a.      Because trials make us more mature in Christ

                                                              i.      James 1:2-4 

            3.      How do I get More Endurance?

a.      Look to your true purpose - 2 Timothy 2:3-4 

b.      Look at God’s incredible endurance - 1 Timothy 1:16 

c.       Look to the example of those that have gone before us - James 5:10-11 

d.      Look forward to the coming reward - James 1:12