Patience
Generic Definition
“bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint; steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity”
Biblical Definition
“calmly allowing any trials to teach me lesons that will help my Christian character and maturity”
Bible Verse
“And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Notable Quotes
sourceJean de La Fontaine
French poet“Patience and time do more than strength or passion.”
sourceGeorge MacDonald
Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister.“The principle part of faith is patience.”
sourceSaint Augustine
Saint Augustine, was a theologian and philosopher“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
sourceSaint Augustine
“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
Downloads
- Character Trait Report (pdf)
- Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
- Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
- Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.
