PATIENCE (as A SIGN OF LOVE OF GOD)

Patience is to accept, without grumbling, adversities and whatever happens to us here on earth. We must endure with patience and strength the trials of this world, since it is written, "The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit, a contrite heart God does not despise."

As the Holy Spirit advised Moses, "God sends us trials to test us so we will know whether we have kept His commandments or not." If you have kept His commandments, you will overcome your trials; if not, your trials will overcome you. 

"The Lord, your God will test you so that you may know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul."

St. Cyprian

(06-09-03)