Forbearance

So I'm studying Philippians 4:4-7 pretty indepth right now.  It involves a challenge I'll probably go into more later.  But . . . I thought you would appreciate {and maybe not if you're not so much of a Greek geek like I am! J} this word study I just concluded on the word "forbearance" from verse 5.

"Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men."

FORBEARANCE

• Mildness
• Patience
• Yieldingness
• Gentleness
• Clemency

It is . . .

• to interpret things in the best sense
• unwillingness to litigate or contend
• meekness under provocation
• readiness to forgive injuries
• fair in judging the character and actions of others
• sweetness of disposition
• not rigidly insisting on one's rights
• using the best of words and actions
• treating ALL others with humanity, kindness and respect
• forgiving offences
• not avenging self or giving way to wrath
• no return of ill; by word or deed
• patient suffering for well doing

It does not mean to yield the rights belonging to God in matters of doctrine and worship. 

But . . .

To give way and yield up what is one's right and due, 

for the sake of peace!

Wow!  Gonna need some help on this one, Jesus!

*Information gathered from Clarke's and John Gill's Bible Commentaries*

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