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Lesson 9 · September 1, 1906

The Fruit of the Spirit—Peace and Long-suffering

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Questions.

  1. 1.What did Jesus leave with His people when He went away? . Note 1.
  2. 2.What has He spoken unto them? .
  3. 3.What prayer expressed by the Holy Spirit is recorded for our encouragement? ; .
  4. 4.Upon what is a special blessing pronounced? .
  5. 5.What personal exhortation is given us? .
  6. 6.How may we do this? ; .
  7. 7.What graces of the Spirit are closely associated with the fruit of long-suffering? .
  8. 8.What is said concerning the long-suffering of the Lord? ; ; .
  9. 9.How did Jonah express this in prayer? Jonah ⟦4:2?⟧.
  10. 10.To what did the Psalmist ascribe his greatness? . See also .
  11. 11.To how many is the Lord kind? .
  12. 12.What should continually be upon our tongues? Prov. ⟦31:26?⟧. If this were true of all, would there ever be any unkind, impatient words spoken in the home or elsewhere? Note 2.
  13. 13.What has been the result of the Lord's long-suffering? . How have some regarded it? ; .
  14. 14.What instruction is given us in reference to cultivating this heavenly plant in our own lives? .
  15. 15.How alone can we do this? . What Christian virtue is here closely associated with long-suffering?
  16. 16.What excellent admonition is given us in this matter? .

Notes

1. "In the heart of Christ, where reigned perfect harmony with God, there was perfect peace. He was never elated by applause, nor dejected by censure or disappointment. Amid the greatest opposition and the most cruel treatment, He was still of good courage. But many who profess to be His followers have an anxious, troubled heart, because they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They do not make a complete surrender to Him for they shrink from the consequences that such a surrender may involve. Unless they do make this surrender, they can not find peace. It is the love of self that brings unrest."—.

2. "We can have the salvation of God in our families, but we must believe for it, live for it, and have a continual, abiding faith and trust in God. We must subdue a hasty temper, and control our words; and in this we shall gain great victories. Unless we control our words and temper, we are slaves to Satan. We are in subjection to him. He leads us captive. All jangling and unpleasant, impatient, fretful words are an offering presented to his Satanic majesty. And it is a costly offering, more costly than any sacrifice we can make for God; for it destroys the peace and happiness of whole families, destroys health, and is eventually the cause of forfeiting an eternal life of happiness."—.

Bible texts in this lesson

John 14:27 · Psalms 85:8 · 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Philippians 4:7 · Matthew 5:9 · Romans 12:18 · Romans 12:19 · Romans 12:20 · Mark 11:25 · Mark 11:26 · 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 · Numbers 14:18 · Psalms 86:15 · Romans 9:22 · Romans 9:23 · 2 Samuel 22:36 · 1 Corinthians 15:10 · Luke 6:35 · 2 Peter 3:15 · 2 Peter 3:9 · Romans 2:4 · Ephesians 4:1 · Ephesians 4:2 · Colossians 1:9-11 · Colossians 3:12 · Colossians 3:13

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