The principal part of faith is patience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patience is the defining characteristic of genuine faith when facing delays or trials.
- In plain terms
- Patience is the main part of faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Enduring waitings proves true faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does patience show your faith?
- Where do you struggle to wait?
Another view
Faith also involves active hope, not just waiting.
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